AGO Paralegal II - Agency of Transportation Legal Unit

State of Vermont • Barre, VT

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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 II (Job Req #54196), 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 AND two (2) or more years of experience performing paralegal duties.
• Four (4) or more years of experience performing paralegal duties.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees