Paralegal (Legal Assistant)

2 weeks ago


Charleston, West Virginia, United States West Virginia Department of Human Services Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Paralegal to join our team at the West Virginia Department of Human Services. As a Paralegal, you will play a critical role in supporting our legal team by receiving, reviewing, and routing incoming complaints, motions, pleadings, stipulations, memoranda, subpoenas, and discovery requests.

Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure timely and proper handling of all incoming documents, including complaints, motions, pleadings, stipulations, memoranda, subpoenas, and discovery requests.
  • Assist the Office of General Counsel in responding to FOIAs, subpoenas, and other requests for records.
  • Review court orders to ensure deadlines and requirements are met and follow up when needed.
  • Draft correspondence and other documents for review by an attorney in the Office of the General Counsel.
  • Ensure documents are properly filed by applying procedural rules and regulations.
Requirements
  • Successful completion of a Paralegal (Legal Assistant) Training Program.
  • Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid clerical experience as a Paralegal in a legal setting.
  • Ability to communicate accurately and effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work effectively with personnel in a legal setting.
  • Knowledge of online legal research tools such as Westlaw.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for law, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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