Litigation Paralegal

Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc. (VLAS) seeks an energetic, creative, and organized

paralegal to support attorneys in our Danville regional office. The right candidate will be

friendly, hard-working, detail-oriented, highly organized, and must be comfortable

working in a variety of settings and with a wide range of people and the public. VLAS

offers a competitive salary and great benefits. The position starts immediately.

General Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Managing Attorney, a VLAS Litigation Paralegal provides support to

attorneys and clients throughout the representation process. Duties include client interviews,

investigation, document management, case management, legal analysis, and legal advice.

Extensive interaction with clients, the public, and the courts is expected. The position primarily

involves work in the Danville office.

Duties: The Paralegal will, under the supervision of an attorney:

1. Interview clients to establish facts, concerns and requests for services (may be performed

in person or by telephone contact);

2. Complete client intake paperwork and gather necessary documents;

3. Conduct investigations to establish facts of the case;

4. Locate and interview witnesses;

5. Locate, obtain, catalog, and manage documents and physical evidence;

6. Interact with partner agencies to obtain information, services and referrals;

6. Exchange information with clients about solutions and/or courses of action to solve

problems;

7. Respond to client requests for information;

8. Provide information where applicable on other agency services and benefits;

9. Draft written documents;

10. Research governmental and agency regulations applicable to the case;

11. Provide assistance to staff attorneys in case preparation;

12. Complete time and activity reports for funding sources;

13. Follow VLAS case-handling procedures, including VLAS Standards for Legal Work, file

maintenance procedures, and maintenance of client confidentiality;

14. Attend and actively participate in training events and task force meetings;

15. Develop and perform community outreach and education;

16. Interact with the public and court personnel;

17. Make referrals to other appropriate service providers;

18. Perform other duties as assigned by the Managing Attorney

Required Skills and/or Experience:

Associate’s degree, Paralegal Certificate, or 2-3 years of relevant experience

Salary Range: $40,907 - $52,461

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and reference list to applications@vlas.org. VLAS

offers a competitive salary and benefits package. For more information on VLAS, please

visit our website at www.vlas.org. The position will remain open until filled.

VLAS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,

age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy,

childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, or any other consideration

prohibited by law.