Virginia Office of the Attorney General · 1 day ago
Paralegal, Consumer Protection
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Virginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking a Paralegal for their Consumer Protection Section. This role involves providing litigation and investigative support, managing documents, conducting interviews, and assisting in trial preparations.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Provide litigation and investigative support to attorneys in the Consumer Protection Section’s Charitable Solicitations and Deceptive Conduct Unit and the rest of the Consumer Protection Section as needed
Manage documents and other evidence obtained from consumers, witnesses, targets, defendants, and third parties, including Bates-stamping, indexing, reviewing, coding, scanning, copying, and filing
Assist in preparation of responses to discovery requests
Conduct telephone interviews of consumers and other witnesses; draft memoranda documenting interviews; and draft affidavits for consumer witnesses
Assist in preparation for hearings and trials, including exhibits, witness subpoenas, and witness and trial notebooks
Conduct public, government, and proprietary records searches to locate witnesses and obtain information regarding investigative targets or defendants
Manage investigation and litigation files, including entry of information into case management system, calculation of litigation deadlines, and maintenance of pleadings index and other case files
Handle distribution of restitution to consumers, including mailing letters and checks, locating missing consumers, reviewing compliance reports, and working with third-party administrators
Monitor and summarize multistate working group conference calls
Qualification
Required
Competent working knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, case management systems, and document management systems
Position requires well-developed written and oral communication skills, proficiency in time management, the ability to work independently and as a team member, and the ability to organize and analyze large quantities of written and verbal information
Candidate must demonstrate the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and to adjust priorities without close supervision
Candidates also should be able to interact effectively with a diverse workforce and the general public
Proficiency using personal computers is required, and a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, databases, cite-checking, and legal search engines is preferred
Preferred
A bachelor's degree or a paralegal certificate; or an equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the required qualifications may substitute for educational criteria
Litigation paralegal experience of 5 to 10 years is preferred
Company
Virginia Office of the Attorney General
The Virginia Office of the Attorney General is the Commonwealth's law firm.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Broadus Pettiford, CEH, CISM, CISSP, PMP
Chief Information Officer
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