Paralegal-Environment, Health & Human Services
About The Position
The Paralegal provides essential support to attorneys in the Environment Section of the Environment, Health & Human Services Division. This section delivers legal representation for the Department of Environmental Quality, working to ensure regulatory compliance and effective service delivery. The Paralegal plays a vital role in supporting legal operations, maintaining records, and assisting with tracking, coordination, and case preparation. Additionally, the Paralegal is responsible for a wide range of duties that contribute to the smooth operation of the legal team and the fulfillment of department objectives. The Paralegal is a valuable member of the legal team, ensuring legal compliance and assisting in the delivery of important services to communities.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or certification from NALA, NFPA, or NALS.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
- Experience navigating federal and local e-filing platforms.
- Understanding of ABA guidelines as applicable.
- Advanced paralegal skills and independent decision-making abilities.
- Effective case management and ability to meet deadlines.
- Experience with e-discovery and use of relevant software tools.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with Westlaw (including AI tools) and Everlaw preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide essential legal support to attorneys within the Environment Section, assisting with legal operations, record management, tracking, coordination, and case preparation.
- Conduct legal research, investigate laws and precedents, and review relevant data and documents to support case strategies.
- Draft legal documents such as contracts, motions, pleadings, correspondence, and reports; prepare exhibit packages and summarize statements for use in legal proceedings.
- Proofread and check citations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of legal filings.
- Assist with case planning, development, and organization, including maintaining files, tracking deadlines, and recording billable hours when required.
- Conduct factual research, manage case files, gather evidence, and organize information to facilitate case development and presentation.
- Monitor, organize, and update administrative case dockets to ensure accuracy and compliance with department standards.
- Manage e-discovery and public record request projects, from preservation through production; utilize software tools for searches, data analysis, and organization, and understand rules related to e-discovery.
- Supervise or assist other legal support staff as needed to ensure efficient operations.
- Write and draft correspondence, reports, and other written materials required for internal and external communication.
- Analyze, summarize, and review data, report findings, interpret results, and make recommendations for action or improvement.
- Search, retrieve, and research public and private records in accordance with state and federal laws to support legal processes.
- Determine needs for litigation holds and handle complex government records requests, ensuring compliance and thorough documentation.
Benefits
- Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
- Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
- Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
- Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
