Paralegal II

Title: Paralegal II

Position: 90912

Location: 7450 Freight Way, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Salary: $56,100 -$72,900

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Our Mission

To strengthen the Commonwealth through public safety, education and revenue derived from the responsible regulation and sale of alcoholic beverages.

Our Vision

To bring good spirits and excellent service to Virginia.

Our Values

Accountability—Service—Integrity—Performance Excellence

Join a team of Virginia’s Top Shelf Talent!

The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (Virginia ABC) is currently seeking applicants for the Paralegal II role. The primary purpose of this position is to provide litigation support to attorneys in the Office of Legal Counsel. This position will provide legal and administrative support, conduct legal research, prepare legal documents and will respond to and answer questions from the public, attorneys and staff in a prompt and professional manner. This role supports the Authority's mission of providing control of ABC licenses, service to all ABC customers and collection of revenues.

Areas of Responsibility

• Familiarity with the administrative hearings processes, the Virginia Administrative Process Act, policies and relevant ABC laws and regulations.
• Maintain and update electronic and manual case files by entering critical file tracking data into our databases.
• Proofread documents prepared by attorneys and other office personnel to ensure substantive accuracy as well as correct grammar and spelling.
• Prepares outgoing mail, faxes and Authority correspondence.
• Issues subpoenas for essential witnesses requested by interested parties.
• Assists in drafting and distributing board orders.
• Considerable knowledge of basic legal principles, processes and research methods.
• Acts as a customer service liaison between licensee, ABC agents, or other ABC staff, and attorneys for ABC administrative hearings and appeals docketed and decisions released by the division.
• Gathering and analyzing research data, such as statutes, regulations, case decisions, legal articles, federal codes and documents.
• Knowledge of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) including case law related to FOIA.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science or related field.
• Five (5) years of recent experience as a paralegal with significant experience in litigation and general practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have discovery experience to include tagging evidence for relevance/privilege and responding to interrogatories.

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or related fields.
• Experience working for multiple attorneys within a mid-to large firm.
• Prior knowledge/ experience with FOIA
• Prior knowledge/ experience with the Virginia General Assembly

We offer:

• Excellent work/life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) earned every two weeks worked and 14 paid holidays
• Affordable healthcare with employer contributions
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits
• College Tuition Reimbursement program

Virginia ABC employees are covered under the Commonwealth’s benefits package and VRS. However, authority employees are exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act and the Virginia Public Procurement Act.

The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority does not provide sponsorship. We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

VA ABC is a Military-Friendly Employer, is V3 Certified, and embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For full consideration, all applicants must fully complete all sections of the online application. A resume will not substitute for an incomplete application.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Know Your Rights Poster ; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process.

All employment offers are contingent upon compliance with Form I-9 completion timeliness and confirmation of employment authorization by E-Verify and criminal history record checks are required prior to employment.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: DARS or call DARS at 800- 552-5019