Paralegal

Paralegal - Commonwealth Attorney (Body worn cameras and FOIA)

Commonwealth Attorney

Full-Time 12 months

Non-Exempt Pay Grade 31

VRS-Eligible Benefits-Eligible

Job Summary / Objective :

Performs responsible paraprofessional work in support of the Commonwealths Attorney Deputies and Assistants. Work requires a broad knowledge of criminal laws and procedures of Virginia preparation of legal documents organization of evidence and research of complicated legal issues.

Frequent contact with the public defense counsel and with government officials in numerous departments including local law enforcement. Work is performed under general supervision of the Commonwealths Attorney with considerable latitude for independent judgment.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

• None.

Essential Functions :

Competency : Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Required Education and Experience :

Physical and Mental Requirements :

Remote Work :

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule that is in compliance with the Countys Remote Work Policy and meets the operational and service needs for the position. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Salary Range :

The hiring range for this position is $30.00 - $33.17 per hour (approx. $62416 - $68986 per year). Starting offer is based on applicable education beyond minimum requirements and internal equity. The position also provides excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays paid vacation and sick leave health insurance options with employer contribution employer-paid life insurance VRS retirement and continuing education / training opportunities. This is a full time FLSA exempt position. Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy P-60.

Deadline for Applications :

Position open internally until Friday December 5 2025.

Albemarle County Core Values :

Albemarle County holds its employees to the highest standards in fulfilling the Countys Vision and Mission. We believe in excellence in public service through

Community : We expect diversity equity and inclusion to be integrated into how we live our mission.

Integrity : We value our customers and co-workers by always providing honest and fair treatment.

Innovation : We embrace creativity and positive change.

Stewardship : We honor our role as stewards of the public trust by managing our natural human and financial resources respectfully and responsibly.

Learning : We encourage and support lifelong learning and personal and professional growth.

Virginia Values Veterans

Albemarle County is a Certified V3 organization.

EOE / EEO

Albemarle County is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any group or individual on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age or disability in regards to any aspect of employment policy and practice : recruitment testing selection assignment pay conditions of work training leave overtime promotion discipline demotion and separation.

Key Skills

Legal Drafting,Proofreading,Google Docs,Organizational skills,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Case Management,Legal Research,Research Experience,Paralegal,Filing,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 62416 - 68986