Paralegal

Department:

CITY ATTORNEY

Compensation Grade:

G23

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range $51,979.20 - $80,995.20.
Starting salary may be negotiated based on qualifications.

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

The Virginia Beach City Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced civil litigation paralegal with at least 7 years experience in federal and state courts.  Duties include, but are not limited to, drafting pleadings, orders, subpoenas, and discovery documents; preparing trial notebooks; summarizing depositions, evidence, and medical records; researching case law; obtaining, reviewing and organizing records and evidence; calendaring and monitoring important deadlines; assisting attorneys at trial; and various administrative duties including scheduling appointments, drafting letters and correspondence, and opening and organizing case files. Qualified candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills; and have experience navigating the federal and Virginia court systems. The successful applicant must have 5 years of paralegal experience in civil litigation.

Additional desired capabilities are handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and possess the ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in problem-solving, while functioning as a constructive member of a litigation team. Must fully understand and fastidiously maintain the confidentiality of the work performed by, and the clients of, the City Attorney’s Office. Applicants must have superior computer skills and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Pro, Sharepoint, Westlaw, One Drive, GovQA and PACER.

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and paid leave time.

Position is open until filled.

Additional requirements:
• DMV Transcript: No
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: No
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to five (5) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with such positions as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant. May be required to possess a Paralegal/Legal Assistant Certificate. Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Skills:

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business. 

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Official Job Descriptions:

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.