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Paralegal Supervisor

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Salary
$60,276.11 - $100,461.09 Annually
Closing date
May 21, 2022

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The Office of the County Attorney is seeking a Litigation Paralegal Supervisor to join its fun and fast-paced team. This position leads, trains and supervises the paralegal staff; works closely with attorneys to calendar deadlines, ensures that work product has been reviewed for error and meets deadlines. The ideal candidate should possess:
  • A high level of comfort and experience with technology and legal software programs, including e-filing in federal courts and utilizing case management systems and eDiscovery platforms, as well as an understanding of ESI and eDiscovery procedures;
  • Research experience using Westlaw or Lexis-Nexis, cite-checking, proofreading, and formatting citations in accordance with the Bluebook;
  • The ability to manage large document productions, including identifying privileged material, redacting confidential material, applying Bates numbers, using programs such as Foxit or Adobe, preparing document production logs, using Microsoft Excel, and organizing documents, using case management systems and eDiscovery platforms;
  • Experience in assisting attorneys in federal, state and administrative courts including discovery preparation such as depositions, witness subpoenas, subpoenas duces tecum, interrogatories, request for production, and requests for admissions, as well as mediation, hearing, and trial preparation;
  • The ability to use word processing and presentation software to prepare documents, and to use spreadsheet and statistical software packages to store, manipulate, analyze and present data;
  • The ability to work efficiently in a team driven environment, to prioritize assignments, and to delegate when necessary; and
  • The ability to manage work flow and work under tight deadlines and other time constraints, while responding to competing and shifting priorities.


Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

  • Supervises paralegal staff in legal office;
  • Participates in the Office's short- and long-term strategic planning;
  • Analyzes business processes and data and makes recommendations;
  • Interprets County policies and procedures, as well local, state and federal laws, in directing the work of paraprofessional staff;
  • Provides highly specialized, complex paraprofessional litigation and/or non-litigation support;
  • Performs complex legal research;
  • Communicates with the highest degree of proficiency both orally and in writing, and conveys complex material in a clear and concise manner.


Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
  • Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state and local laws applicable to the legal work of legal office;
  • Extensive knowledge of county policies and procedures;
  • Extensive general knowledge of legal procedures and terminology;
  • Thorough and detailed knowledge of various sources of legal and technical reference material and software legal research and support systems;
  • Advanced knowledge of County legal procedures and requirements related to a variety of areas such as local taxation, workers' compensation, family services, real estate and the County's grievance procedure;
  • Ability to lead assigned employees, including delegating and reviewing work assignments, monitoring and evaluating performance of paraprofessional staff;
  • Ability to work with the attorneys' Senior Management Team to determine resourcing for paraprofessional functions;
  • Ability to provide training to paraprofessional staff and other staff on advanced legal research skills, legal software and applications;
  • Ability to recognize and understand key legal issues and perform complex legal and factual research and communicate findings under time sensitive deadlines in a clear and concise manner;
  • Ability to interview witnesses and to assist attorneys in preparing witnesses for deposition or trial, exercising judgment in determining the relevance of information to be provided;
  • Ability to compile and analyze complex data and create accurate and complete reports and charts;
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals, including the public, members of the legal and business community, and department staff;
  • Ability to express oneself effectively, both orally and in writing;
  • Ability to work at the highest levels under very significant time sensitive deadlines.


Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associates degree in paralegal or legal assistance studies or closely related field; plus, six years of substantial paraprofessional legal work experience as a paralegal supporting litigation and/or non-litigation.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Not applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Five or more years of experience providing litigation support.
  • Strong technical skills, including in the use of Sharefile, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and Foxit.
  • Three or more years of experience providing eDiscovery technical services.
  • Ability to process, load, and troubleshoot native data into eDiscovery platforms.
  • Thorough understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model.
  • Experience in responding to request for information under Virginia Freedom of Information Request.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be subject to a weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter.
  • The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job is generally sedentary in nature, however, visual acuity is required to read data on computer monitor, incumbent must be able to operate keyboard driven equipment. Must communicate with others. Must be able to stand in one place for long periods of time using copier. Employee may be required to lift up to 15 pounds. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

Company

Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.

Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.


BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans

Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.

Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.

For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.

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12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US

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