Paralegal, Environment

About the role

This position provides a full range of legal and administrative support to the Environmental Section’s attorneys.

Responsibilities

• preparing, formatting, and proofing legal documents, correspondence and court filings
• generating a weekly report
• assembling, redacting, and compiling documents in PDF format
• creating, maintaining and updating Excel spreadsheets
• creating, organizing and updating filing paper and electronic filing systems
• maintaining legal databases
• legal research
• managing client litigation
• ensuring calendar control for attorneys
• public records coordination and preservation

Requirements

• Experience with all Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with preparation of litigation documents (including briefs and tables of authorities), memoranda and correspondence as well as the preparation and updating of spreadsheets
• Typing proficiency and strong proof‑reading skills
• Detail‑oriented with ability to work efficiently, juggle deadlines and collaborate effectively in a deadline‑based environment
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player, covering for others when needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or completion of a paralegal certificate program
• Prior relevant work experience preferred
• Knowledge of environmental, federal, and state government terminology is a plus
• Experience working with Commonwealth agencies is a plus

Skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Typing and proof‑reading
• Legal document preparation
• Spreadsheet creation and maintenance
• Organization of paper and electronic filing systems
• Legal research
• Calendar management
• Public records coordination

Pay

Hiring range: $55,000‑$75,000 (Pay Band: UG)

Contact: OAG Recruitment, Phone: 804-786-2071, Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us