Paralegal

Job Announcement

The Office of the County Attorney is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. Serving as in-house counsel to the Board of Supervisors, the County Executive and county agencies, boards, authorities and commissions, our office is widely recognized across Virginia for its excellence. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with multiple attorneys across divisions, supporting meaningful work that directly impacts the community every day. This role provides hands-on assistance to the attorneys in their day-to-day work.

Key responsibilities include :

• Drafting a variety of legal documents including legal memoranda, motions, pleadings, legal items, etc.
• Organizing and tracking case files, pleadings, correspondence
• Drafting, serving and tracking requests for subpoena and subpoena duces tecum
• Assisting in trial or hearing preparation including compiling exhibits, trial notebooks and witness materials
• Arranging for court reporters and coordinate deposition logistics
• Conducting basic factual and legal research using a variety of programs including CLEAR, Westlaw, CPAN, PACER, and FullCourt
• Verifying citations and factual information in memoranda, briefs, legal items and other legal documents ensuring accuracy and conformity to court rules, the Bluebook and office policy and procedures.
• Utilizing Office case management system, Prolaw for case management
• E-filing in various courts and administrative offices
• Using programs such as Foxit or Adobe to manage, view and edit pdf documents

This position requires strong organizational skills, the ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, and a proactive approach to managing assignments. The selected applicant must be capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously, adapting to shifting priorities, and meeting tight deadlines with efficiency and accuracy. The position may also require reviewing visual or written material of a sensitive or graphic nature in the course of supporting litigation and case preparation. The position requires an in-office presence. Some teleworking may be granted after a training period has been completed. Teleworking is subject to the demands of the workload.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple positions.

Illustrative Duties

Performs legal and factual research, verifies citations in legal memoranda and briefs and

Maintains statistical and narrative records for litigation and assignment reporting purposes.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of County legal procedures and requirements related to basic legal work in a

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals,

Ability to express oneself effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to work with short deadlines.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following :

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associates degree in paralegal or legal assistance studies or closely related field; Plus one year of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED :

Notary Public for the State of Virginia (Required within 3 months of hire)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Job is generally sedentary in nature, however, visual acuity is required to read data on computer monitor, incumbent must be able to operate keyboard driven equipment. Employee may be required to lift up to 10 lbs. Ability to communicate with others. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian / Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO / AA / TTY.

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