Paralegal I/II in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources
NewSalary: $50607 - $74007Industry: Government/Civil ServiceJob Function: Professional Services
City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Working Title of Vacant PositionParalegal I/II
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: CITY ATTORNEY
Division: CITY ATTORNEY
Requisition Number: 2026457
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 09/28/2026
Job Close Date: 10/30/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: CITY ATTORNEY
Division: CITY ATTORNEY
Requisition Number: 2026457
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Paralegal I: $50,607 – $67,054
Paralegal II: $55,854 – $74,007
Starting salary depends on qualifications and experience.
Paralegal II: $55,854 – $74,007
Starting salary depends on qualifications and experience.
Job Description:
The City Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced transactional paralegal with experience in real estate or land use/development to join a diverse local government law practice in a collegial environment for a dynamic, growing city.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Performs advanced legal research and analysis for complex criminal and civil cases to support attorney case preparation and strategy.
- Reviews, summarizes, and organizes large volumes of electronic and hard copy records, including managing e-discovery processes.
- Assists in preparation and responding to discovery requests (including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission), prepares notices of deposition and manages the overall discovery process.
- Assists with the preparation of exhibits, witness materials, and trial notebook; helps with the logistics of trial and potentially provides support during the trial.
- Conducts in-depth legal research and drafts memoranda, pleadings, notice of hearings, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents.
- Manages case files and tracks deadlines, court schedules, and required filings.
- Supports attorneys in real estate and land use matters, including preparing deeds, easements, right-of-way agreements, and title research.
- Assists in the preparation of certificates of take and petitions for condemnation.
- Reviews and responds to FOIA requests in compliance with Virginia law and City policies.
- Assists in the review and preparation of contracts and procurement-related documents for the City.
- Supports and collaborates with various city departments.
- Coordinates with courts and outside agencies to facilitate legal processes.
- Summarizes depositions, witness statements, and other key documents.
- Performs notary services and affidavits as needed.
- Provides support for administrative hearings and City Council matters.
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and ensures compliance with applicable laws and ethical standards.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications:
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Paralegal I: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in law or a closely related field.
Paralegal II: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in law or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Paralegal I: In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
Paralegal II: In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience in progressively responsible paralegal experience in litigation, real estate, transactional, or municipal law setting.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Paralegal I: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in law or a closely related field.
Paralegal II: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in law or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Paralegal I: In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
Paralegal II: In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience in progressively responsible paralegal experience in litigation, real estate, transactional, or municipal law setting.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with local government, civil litigation, land use, real estate, and/or title work is preferred.
Job Open Date: 09/28/2026
Job Close Date: 10/30/2026
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Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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