Find & Apply For Paralegal / Legal Assistant Jobs in Charleston, West Virginia

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" The Transportation Paralegal Senior, in a lead worker capacity, plans, assigns, and reviews the work of Paralegals in a legal setting. Work involves conducting research of legal sources such as statutes, regulations, legal opinions, and related documents necessary for briefs, pleadings, and appeals. In a regulatory setting, it may involve the review and approval of applications and reports for compliance with laws and regulations. May involve the preparation of case summaries and reports of pertinent facts in hearings attended. Considerable contact is maintained with Attorneys and judicial personnel in the work performed. Performs related duties as required. Pay Grade 16 T0406N

• Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of Paralegals and other clerical staff
• Assures the timely completion of the work of the unit
• Trains employees in the methods, procedures, and policies of the work unit
• Interacts effectively with attorneys and administrative supervisors in planning and reviewing unit activities
• Research legal sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, and legal codes in complex litigation
• Writes abstracts of evidence presented at complex administrative hearings and summaries of information on hearings or claims
• Writes transcripts of complex appeal proceedings and transmits a copy of such transcripts to the appeal or hearing board
• Maintains records of all cases before counsel, including briefs submitted, rulings, and opinions, and all cases appealed to the Supreme Court of Appeals
• Attends hearings before the appeal or hearing board or the Supreme Court of Appeals
• Keeps abreast of changes in agency or departmental laws, rules, and regulations as well as state, federal, and local laws relating to the area of assignment; relates changes to unit staff
• Collects and summarizes information from books and periodicals for review by a responsible administrator or counsel
• Composes complex correspondence, orders, and other legal documents
• Prepares legal documents of a complex nature for civil action in tax cases
• Monitors the movement of pending legislation to answer questions for departmental or agency personnel.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
• Knowledge of the broad principles and application of law, evidence, pleadings, and judicial procedure in West Virginia
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively utilize the English language
• Knowledge of legal citations
• Ability to gather and interpret pertinent statutory and regulatory provisions and present findings in a logical and persuasive written form
• Ability to lead personnel engaged in paralegal and clerical duties
• Ability to understand governmental organization and operation

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Successful completion of a Paralegal (Legal Assistant) training program.

Substitution:

Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a legal setting that required performing legal research, reading and interpreting laws, and preparing legal documents, under the supervision of an attorney, may substitute for the required training/education.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) years of full-time or part-time equivalent paid experience as a Paralegal in a legal setting.

Substitution:

A bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.