Paralegal, Office of Civil Rights

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Richmond, VA

4d

About The Position

The paralegal will play a critical role in providing advanced legal support to
attorneys and overseeing complex legal matters brought under the Virginia Human
Rights Act (VHRA), the Virginia Fair Housing Law (VFHL), the Public Integrity
and Law Enforcement Misconduct Act (PILEM), along with other federal and state
civil rights laws. This position involves managing cases, conducting legal
research, and assisting with trial preparation. The paralegal will be
responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of legal services.

Requirements

• A minimum of four (4) years of experience as a paralegal, legal secretary, law clerk, or similar position.
• Strong knowledge of legal principles, procedures, and terminology.
• Proficiency in using legal research tools, case management software, and document management systems.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Supervisory experience and leadership qualities.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or completion of a paralegal certificate program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate aspects of legal cases, including document management, research, and case strategy.
• Review, analyze, and organize large volumes of legal documents and evidence.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and prepare case summaries for attorneys.
• Draft and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Assist in the preparation of trial binders, exhibits, and trial presentations.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and external stakeholders.
• Supervise and provide guidance to junior paralegals, assigning tasks and ensuring quality work.
• Assist in the development and implementation of departmental processes and procedures.
• Monitor and manage case deadlines, court filings, and discovery requests.
• Stay updated on legal industry trends and developments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees