AGO Paralegal I - Agency of Transportation Legal Unit
About The Position
The Vermont Attorney General's Office (AGO) seeks a talented and motivated paralegal to provide services to the Agency of Transportation (AOT), the second largest agency in state government. AOT directly serves all Vermonters by maintaining the State's transportation infrastructure including highway, rail, and aviation assets, as well as the operations at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This position is to provide paralegal services to approximately five Assistant Attorneys General (along with one other paralegal). AOT Legal Unit attorneys appear in federal and state courts, as well as administrative forums, including Land Use Review Board district commissions, the Transportation Board, and the federal Surface Transportation Board. The Unit counsels and represents AOT on a wide variety of legal matters, including eminent domain and property owner compensation, permitting and land use, real estate transactions, federal regulation, sign law, Public Records Act requests, employment matters, and civil rights. The Unit also provides general counseling services to the Travel Information Council, the Traffic Committee, and the Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board.Who May ApplyThis position, AGO Paralegal I (Job Req #54179), is open to all State employees and external applicants.Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or higher in criminal justice, law, or related legal field, or paralegal certificate.
- Two (2) or more years of experience providing administrative experience in a legal or related field.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe, or similar programs.
Benefits
- 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
