What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Virginia Beach City Public Schools?
General Responsibilities
Under the direction of the School Board Legal Attorney, the position is responsible for performing complex paralegal/legal assistant work of a technical and frequently confidential nature in the Office of Legal Services.
Essential Functions
Must have knowledge of paralegal/legal assistant practices and procedures, legal terminology, and legal research; state and federal justice system; federal, state, and local law enforcement organizations, and federal and state court system. Must be skilled in word processing, operating transcription equipment, interviewing witnesses, and conducting legal research. Must have the ability to communicate orally and in writing; operate a keyboard with accuracy and speed, work independently, perform basic research and analysis, and work well under pressure. Must be able to sit and operate a computer for an extended time, up to five (5) hours per day.
Education And Experience
Required: Any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to five (5) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with such positions as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant.
Preferred: Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required; bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies.
Physical Requirements
Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, reaching, and driving. Occasional standing and stooping. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Special Requirements
Please see "Job Posting Link" below for a complete job description.
External Applicants: If you are interested in applying for this position, you must create an account. Please select "Login and Apply" from the bottom of this posting. After creating an account, please login, complete the online application, and apply for this job.
Eligible Internal Applicants: Follow these instructions to complete a transfer application. After creating an account, please complete the application and apply for this job.
Reports To School Board Attorney
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Job Posting Link https://vbschoolscom.finalsite.com/fs/resource-manager/view/8d2543b9-3b5a-4933-87f6-0a4e5efa7b21
Salary Range: From/To
Hourly rate range: $25.66-$37.43
Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U15
FTE 1.000
Start Date 2024-2025 School Yr
Additional Job Information
All applicants, both internal and external, must attach a current detailed resume to your electronic application.
Hourly rate range: $25.66-$37.43
Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U15
Under the direction of the School Board Legal Attorney, the position is responsible for performing complex paralegal/legal assistant work of a technical and frequently confidential nature in the Office of Legal Services.
Essential Functions
- Prepare correspondence and legal papers, performing research as necessary; draft legal documents and court orders at the request of an attorney or on own initiative; and create indictments and jury instructions.
- Assist attorneys in case preparation, hearings, and trials.
- Perform legal and non-legal research and performs preliminary analysis of information as requested
- Coordinate hearings, depositions, and appointments for matters in which the School Board is a party.
- File court documents in federal, state, DOAH, and appellate courts.
- Maintains attorney calendar and case/project timelines.
- Prepares and maintains trial folders and exhibits.
- Interview witnesses and documents, maintain and protect evidentiary materials.
- Maintain legal and case files.
- Daily updating of database to reflect correct and current docket information.
- Liaison with schools, school departments, courts, and outside agencies.
- Perform related work as required.
Must have knowledge of paralegal/legal assistant practices and procedures, legal terminology, and legal research; state and federal justice system; federal, state, and local law enforcement organizations, and federal and state court system. Must be skilled in word processing, operating transcription equipment, interviewing witnesses, and conducting legal research. Must have the ability to communicate orally and in writing; operate a keyboard with accuracy and speed, work independently, perform basic research and analysis, and work well under pressure. Must be able to sit and operate a computer for an extended time, up to five (5) hours per day.
Education And Experience
Required: Any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to five (5) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with such positions as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant.
Preferred: Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required; bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies.
Physical Requirements
Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, reaching, and driving. Occasional standing and stooping. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
- All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or School Board or School Division-wide emergencies.
Please see "Job Posting Link" below for a complete job description.
External Applicants: If you are interested in applying for this position, you must create an account. Please select "Login and Apply" from the bottom of this posting. After creating an account, please login, complete the online application, and apply for this job.
Eligible Internal Applicants: Follow these instructions to complete a transfer application. After creating an account, please complete the application and apply for this job.
Reports To School Board Attorney
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Job Posting Link https://vbschoolscom.finalsite.com/fs/resource-manager/view/8d2543b9-3b5a-4933-87f6-0a4e5efa7b21
Salary Range: From/To
Hourly rate range: $25.66-$37.43
Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U15
FTE 1.000
Start Date 2024-2025 School Yr
Additional Job Information
All applicants, both internal and external, must attach a current detailed resume to your electronic application.
Hourly rate range: $25.66-$37.43
Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U15
Salary : $26 - $37
