Paralegal Manager, Correctional Litigation

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Litigation Section is seeking to fill the Paralegal Manager role. This individual supervises a team of five busy and accomplished paralegals. Seeking applicants with at least five years of paralegal experience in Correctional Litigation, the ability to manage a busy docket of cases, facility with eDiscovery, organizational skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Prior management experience is not required, but a demonstrated ability to manage and delegate tasks effectively is desired. DUTIES: Provides legal support to Correctional Litigation Section Chief and Assistant Attorneys General in their defense of claims against the Commonwealth and client agencies, the Virginia Department of Corrections, the Virginia Parole Board, and the Department of Juvenile Justice. The Paralegal Manager carries a full litigation caseload. Manages and supervises the Correctional Litigation Section Paralegals and their legal support to the attorneys; performs administrative functions pertaining to Section Paralegals, including, but not limited to, reviewing and approving leave requests and time sheets, preparing evaluations. Acts as liaison between Paralegals and administrative staff pertaining to personnel issues, interviewing and other such matters. Paralegal duties include supporting attorneys by performing initial investigative review of claims filed against the Commonwealth and client agencies, including the Virginia Department of Corrections, the Virginia Parole Board, and the Department of Juvenile Justice; promptly collecting materials related to claims; interviewing witnesses; preparing drafts of legal documents and memoranda for attorney review; organizing, cataloging, and controlling client materials including large volumes of audio and video files; , assisting in all phases of discovery including planning and strategy development; retaining e-discovery service providers as needed; responding to third-party subpoenas; and assisting in trial preparation.

Requirements

Knowledge of the Virginia Department of Corrections and federal civil litigation
Familiarity with legal terminology and paralegal functions
Ability to identify, collect, review, and organize materials from multiple sources, making sure that complete information has been provided
Excellent time management and inherent ability to prioritize tasks
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently
Collegiality
Sound judgment
Minimum of 5 years working experience in correctional litigation
Demonstrated ability to manage projects and elicit team members’ best work

Nice To Haves

Prior management experience is not required, but a demonstrated ability to manage and delegate tasks effectively is desired.

Responsibilities

Provides legal support to Correctional Litigation Section Chief and Assistant Attorneys General in their defense of claims against the Commonwealth and client agencies, the Virginia Department of Corrections, the Virginia Parole Board, and the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Carries a full litigation caseload.
Manages and supervises the Correctional Litigation Section Paralegals and their legal support to the attorneys.
Performs administrative functions pertaining to Section Paralegals, including, but not limited to, reviewing and approving leave requests and time sheets, preparing evaluations.
Acts as liaison between Paralegals and administrative staff pertaining to personnel issues, interviewing and other such matters.
Performs initial investigative review of claims filed against the Commonwealth and client agencies, including the Virginia Department of Corrections, the Virginia Parole Board, and the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Promptly collects materials related to claims.
Interviews witnesses.
Prepares drafts of legal documents and memoranda for attorney review.
Organizes, catalogs, and controls client materials including large volumes of audio and video files.
Assists in all phases of discovery including planning and strategy development.
Retains e-discovery service providers as needed.
Responds to third-party subpoenas.
Assists in trial preparation.