Paralegal - County Attorney

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Paralegal – County Attorney
The candidate will perform responsible paraprofessional work in support of the professional legal staff of the County Attorney's Office. Work requires a broad knowledge of the laws of Virginia, research of complicated legal issues, preparation of legal documents, organization of evidence, regular contact with attorneys in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Department Heads and employees of the County, and occasional executive secretarial and administrative tasks. Work is performed under general supervision of an attorney and the legal services coordinator. Duties: Conduct legal research, identifies relevant points of law, and summarizes findings in writing for attorneys; Assembles and organizes resource materials for use by attorneys; Reviews files for attorney signatures and attention; Prepares draft correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, ordinances and policy amendments; Researches ownership of land and abstract titles to real estate; Prepares legal descriptions of real estate; Prepares, files and records deeds, easements and other legal documents; Prepares draft reports and resolutions for board meetings; Drafts, reviews, and tracks civil collection and zoning enforcement cases; Supports legal review of proffers and special use permits; Prepares draft legal briefs, memoranda and forms for litigation; Prepares exhibits to be presented in court; Assists/supports attorneys in court; Produces and distributes supplements to the County Code and maintains an updated Code on the internet; Facilitates County staff’s evaluation of legislation and oversees the County’s legislative program during General Assembly sessions; Serves as the County’s Freedom of Information Act Officer; Provides clerical and administrative back-up to legal services coordinator; Extensive contact with the public. Experience or education equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university required. Certification as paralegal or legal assistant and 2+ years of experience as a paralegal required. Competence in on-line computer legal research, word processing and legal office procedures required. Substantial knowledge of legal procedures and resources of local government and its relationship to other local, state and federal agencies; ability to analyze complicated facts and legal issues and make logical legal-based recommendations to other professionals; ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing; ability to organize and prioritize; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships including, but not limited to, County officials, County employees and attorneys. Extensive knowledge of legal research techniques and computer related technology.
Deadline: August 13, 2017.

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