Paralegal

The Virginia Beach City Attorney's Office provides effective and efficient legal services, promotes accountability, trust and openness in government and focuses on outcomes that are fair, equitable and balanced while protecting the best interest of the client.

The Virginia Beach City Attorney's Office is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced Paralegal to become part of our real estate team. Paralegals are essential to helping the City accomplish important projects. We are looking for a person who wants to be a trusted right-hand asset to our attorneys. You will:

Prepare agreements of sale

Prepare closing documents and various pleadings

Review and proofread plats and title reports

Draft City Council ordinances and resolutions

Prepare legal correspondence

Provide first review of City contracts

Create and maintain accurate electronic and paper files

Successful candidates will have excellent communications and organizational skills; be able to manage multiple tasks necessary to keep up with the real estate needs of Virginia's largest city; confidently meet deadlines, and have strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Pro. Our team values a cooperative spirit, problem-solving skills and a desire to learn. We are seeking an organized self-starter who works well on a team and thrives in a dynamic and stimulating office.

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plan, maternity/paternity leave, holidays and Paid-Time-Off.

Please include your resume and cover letter with your City application.