Paralegal, Office of Civil Rights
Company: DHRM
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Paralegal, Office of Civil Rights State Role Title:
Paralegal Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience Pay Band: UG
Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law Location: Office of the
Attorney General Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The paralegal will
play a critical role in providing advanced legal support to
attorneys and overseeing complex legal matters brought under the
Virginia Human Rights Act (VHRA), the Virginia Fair Housing Law
(VFHL), the Public Integrity and Law Enforcement Misconduct Act
(PILEM), along with other federal and state civil rights laws. This
position involves managing cases, conducting legal research, and
assisting with trial preparation. The paralegal will be responsible
for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of legal
services. Essential Duties: • Manage and coordinate aspects of
legal cases, including document management, research, and case
strategy. • Review, analyze, and organize large volumes of legal
documents and evidence. • Conduct in-depth legal research and
prepare case summaries for attorneys. • Draft and review legal
documents, contracts, and agreements. • Assist in the preparation
of trial binders, exhibits, and trial presentations. • Coordinate
and communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and external
stakeholders. • Supervise and provide guidance to junior
paralegals, assigning tasks and ensuring quality work. • Assist in
the development and implementation of departmental processes and
procedures. • Monitor and manage case deadlines, court filings, and
discovery requests. • Stay updated on legal industry trends and
developments. Minimum Qualifications • A minimum of four (4) years
of experience as a paralegal, legal secretary, law clerk, or
similar position. • Strong knowledge of legal principles,
procedures, and terminology. • Proficiency in using legal research
tools, case management software, and document management systems. •
Exceptional organizational and time management skills. • Excellent
written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work
independently and handle multiple tasks. • Supervisory experience
and leadership qualities. • Detail-oriented with a high degree of
accuracy. Additional Considerations Bachelor's degree in a related
field or completion of a paralegal certificate program is
preferred. Special Instructions Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs
website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application.
Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be
reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or
emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to
the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.
Contact Information Name: OAG Recruitment Phone: 804-786-2071
Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us In support of the Commonwealth’s
commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with
disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring
Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will
need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the
Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the
Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status
questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable,
to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can
be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note :
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or
DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use
that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring
Process.
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