Paralegal Specialist

Job Summary

The State of Vermont's Attorney General's Office (AGO) is seeking a highly skilled Paralegal III to join our team in the Civil Division. As a Paralegal III, you will provide advanced legal support to up to eight attorneys engaged in litigation, including drafting legal documents, preparing discovery requests, and assembling exhibits. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, with a focus on career growth and advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents and pleadings
• Preparing discovery requests and responses
• Assembling exhibits, gathering information and evidence
• Legal drafting correspondence
• Liaison with state agencies and law firms
• Assemble litigation exhibits and binders
• Proofread and file legal documents in state and federal courts
• Assist with document and discovery collection and production: obtaining, organizing, bates stamping, and transferring documents and electronic media electronically and otherwise
• Review documents for privilege and confidentiality based on instruction from attorney and perform required redactions
• Draft, proofread, and send correspondence
• Conduct electronic searches of email and similar files
• Schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions including teleconferences and video teleconferences
• Calendar deadlines and events
• Mail distribution
• Phone/Front Desk Coverage as needed to cover for primary employee
• Law Manager database- enter, update and close out matters such as litigation and contracts, run reports and conduct conflict checks
• Update Statute Sets

What We Offer

The State of Vermont offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a top-notch health care plan, generous sick and annual leave, employer contribution to pension plans, and a supportive, unionized environment. We recognize the importance of a healthy work-life balance and support the use of flexible workplace arrangements in accordance with AGO policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status.

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