Paralegal - Land Use and Development

Paralegal - Land Use and Development

Salary

$54,121.00 - $59,533.00 Annually

Location

City Attorneys Office - City Hall, Hampton, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

09450

Department

CITY ATTORNEY

Opening Date

07/29/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Function

The Hampton City Attorney's Office is recruiting a new Paralegal. This position will support land use and development functions and assist staff in responding to public records requests under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.

The position requires an associate's degree or specialized training equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years' college education, with a preference for prelaw, paralegal or legal studies, real estate, or other relevant course of study. Completion of a paralegal program accredited by the American Bar Association is also preferred, but not required. A combination of qualifying education and professional work experience in the legal field may be considered in satisfaction of the minimum education requirements identified above. The anticipated hiring range is $54,121 to $59,533, depending upon relevant experience.

This is an in-person position. Current policy permits telework up to two days per week as schedule and work assignments allow. The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check.

The City Attorney serves as the chief legal advisor to City Council, the City Manager, and all departments, boards, commissions and agencies of the city. The City Attorney's Office is composed of twelve attorneys, six paralegals, and two administrative assistants, organized into two teams - Litigation and Development & Finance (D&F). The position is part of the D&F Team. The City Attorney's Office offers a collaborative, congenial work environment, through which it provides the highest quality of professional and ethical legal counsel and advocacy. Respect, support, and achievement recognition are valued. Productivity and hard work are expected, coupled with a reasonable work-life balance that recognizes the importance of personal care and stress reduction through ample time to spend with family, friends and pets, and to enjoy personal interests.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires Associate's degree or specialized training equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years' college education. Degree or training in prelaw, paralegal or legal studies, real estate, or other relevant course of study is preferred.
• Certification from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited paralegal program is preferred but not required.
• A combination of qualifying education and professional work experience in the legal field may be considered in satisfaction of the minimum education requirements identified above.

Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to an offer of promotion or employment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• Requires effective communication with interna land external customers.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Medical Insurance
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Care for Sick Parent Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Years Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Presidents Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

• Employees birthday

• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the VRS website.

• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the ICMA-RC website.

• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Sentara EAP website.

• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

Savings bonds are available to the Citys workforce.

• Employees are covered for Workers Compensation where appropriate.

01

Which of the options below best describes your highest level of education in paralegal studies or a related field?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Paralegal program recognized by the American Bar Association or paralegal certification.
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree or higher

02

Which of the options below best describes your years of paralegal work experience or closely related experience?

• No experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2-3 years of experience
• 4 or more years of experience

03

I understand that I must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

04

This position may require that you possess a valid drivers license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hamptons criteria. Failure to provide your drivers license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your drivers license number by entering it below:

05

I understand that this position is non-exempt.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr