JOB: PARALEGAL
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Position Description Paralegal Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $63,000 - $80,000 Starting Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience The Commissioner's Office of the State Corporation Commission (SCC or Commission) seeks a professional and detail-oriented Paralegal. The Paralegal will proof and edit legal documents by synthesizing information, recognizing opportunities or issues, and recommending changes. The selected candidate for this position will provide legal support to the SCC's three Commissioners, to include the following: tracking scheduled Commission hearings and associated deadlines; assisting the Commissioners before, during, and after hearings; conducting discreet research assignments; attending meetings and taking detailed notes; proofreading and editing memoranda, orders, and other legal documents; drafting legal documents and preparing reports; and performing related work as requested. This position will allow for some telework, although the successful candidate will be expected to be in office at least two days per week and be available for in-person hearings. Qualifications Preferred qualifications for this position include five or more years of related paralegal experience, with some experience drafting documents and conducting legal research, and completion of a degree or certificate program in paralegal studies. Experience using Westlaw and/or Lexis Nexis is preferred. Some knowledge of legal research methods and terminology, case management, and legal research systems is essential. The ideal candidate for this position will have strong attention to detail and will excel at proofreading and copyediting documents. The selected candidate for this position should have strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills and a professional demeaner; be a collaborative team player; be confidential and discreet; and be experienced in the use of a personal computer and its applications. The ability to apply the State Corporation Commission Rules of Practice and the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia is essential. SCC Information Located in downtown Richmond, Virginia, the SCC is a state agency with regulatory authority over many business and economic interests in Virginia. More information about the SCC may be found on our website: www.scc.virginia.gov . The SCC offers its employees rewarding, impactful public-service work; work-life balance; and professional development opportunities. The SCC fosters a high-performing workforce with a commitment to diversity and inclusion, collaboration, and alignment with the SCC's mission and strategic goals. Core benefits provided to SCC employees include competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, leave programs, and paid state holidays. Employees participate in a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. The state funds a short and long-term disability program. The SCC regulates various companies and industries in Virginia; therefore, to avoid any conflict, employees are required to sign a Conflict of Interest Form and must dispose of any stock they hold in a regulated company or dispose of any licenses or certificates they hold in any industry regulated by the SCC unless otherwise permitted. Employees also shall report employment of household members by a regulated company. The SCC does not provide employer sponsorship. We use the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. The SCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer, we value and encourage veterans and members of the Reserves and National Guard to apply. The information you submit must clearly demonstrate your experience and qualifications as they relate to this position. Interview consideration is based on the information submitted online. If requested, the SCC will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and interview process. A background investigation is conducted on the selected candidate as a condition of employment. This position is classified in the SCC Salary Structure as a Grade P-10 and is classified as non-exempt under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). How To Apply This position will remain open until filled; however, interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by close of business on October 25, 2024. Qualified internal and external candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are an external candidate, apply by clicking the Apply button on this page. If you are an internal candidate, apply using eSCC (Oracle) - iRecruitment Employee Candidate. Minimum Salary 63000.00 Maximum Salary 80000.00 Ad Close Date