Paralegal - City Attorney
Salary
$40,227.20 - $74,672.00 Annually
Location
Lynchburg, VA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
9852100235
Department
City Attorney
Opening Date
08/01/2025
Closing Date
8/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
• Description
• Benefits
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Description A paralegal who reports directly to the City Attorney, and performs a variety of tasks related to the operations of the City Attorney’s Office and the City of Lynchburg (City).
Essential Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
• Receives, manages, and responds to Virginia Freedom of Information Act (VFOIA) requests City-wide and manages documents and computer software related to the same.  Serves as the City’s Chief Freedom of Information Officer.  Works with VFOIA officers City-wide.
• Manages and ensures the correct retention, storage, and disposal of City records subject to the Virginia Public Records Act (VPRA).  Serves as the City’s Chief Public Records Officer.  Works with VPRA records retention officers City-wide.
• Researches and analyzes statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, advisory opinions, and treatises.
• Communicates with various persons within the City-system, at all levels, regarding matters concerning the operations of the City Attorney’s Office, as well as with members of the general public.
• Prepares a variety of letters, training materials, articles, presentations, and official documents related to the operations of the City Attorney’s Office and the City.
• Manages and ensures the proper storage of testamentary and other sensitive documents belonging to the City.
• Independently manages multiple assigned tasks and timely completes the same.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
• Performs other duties as required by the City Attorney.
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform the same as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
No supervisory responsibilities required. Minimum Education and Experience Required QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Associate’s degree or higher (or equivalent work experience in lieu of the same).
Experience working as a paralegal is preferred, but not required.
The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.
• Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits: • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS);
the City’s contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
• Life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation,  Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
• Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position
Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans
Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures
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DMV Release Notice: This position requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving history. I hereby certify that I have read the DMV Record Release Notice, and give the City permission to obtain my driving record.
• Yes
• No
• I do not currently possess a Virginia Driver's License
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If you answered in the above question that you currently possess a Virginia Driver's License, please provide your License Number.
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(Current Out-of-State applicants and applicants who have had an Out-of-State Drivers License at any time in the last 3 years): I agree to provide, WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF MY APPLICATION, a copy of my driving record from that state where I am currently licensed or have been licensed within the past 3 years. I will contact Human Resources within 2 weeks if I am unable to obtain my out of state driving record in that time. I understand that my application may not be considered for this position until I submit my out of state driving record. You can email this information to human.resources@lynchburgva.gov, or fax to 434-845-4304 or mail this information to Human Resources, 900 Church Street, Lynchburg VA 24504. Include the name of the position for which you are applying. If you have a driving record less than 30 days old you can upload as an attachment to your application.
• Agree to provide record within 2 weeks of application date
• Do not agree (I understand I will no longer be considered for this position if I disagree.)
• Not applicable (I have not had an Out-of-State Driver's License during the past 3 years.
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Are you proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)?
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Are you licensed as a Paralegal? If not, do you have any comparable work experience?
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Employer City of Lynchburg
Address 900 Church Street
Lynchburg, Virginia, 24504
Phone (434) 455-4200
Website https://www.lynchburgva.gov/human-resources
Description A paralegal who reports directly to the City Attorney, and performs a variety of tasks related to the operations of the City Attorney’s Office and the City of Lynchburg (City).
Essential Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
• Receives, manages, and responds to Virginia Freedom of Information Act (VFOIA) requests City-wide and manages documents and computer software related to the same.  Serves as the City’s Chief Freedom of Information Officer.  Works with VFOIA officers City-wide.
• Manages and ensures the correct retention, storage, and disposal of City records subject to the Virginia Public Records Act (VPRA).  Serves as the City’s Chief Public Records Officer.  Works with VPRA records retention officers City-wide.
• Researches and analyzes statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, advisory opinions, and treatises.
• Communicates with various persons within the City-system, at all levels, regarding matters concerning the operations of the City Attorney’s Office, as well as with members of the general public.
• Prepares a variety of letters, training materials, articles, presentations, and official documents related to the operations of the City Attorney’s Office and the City.
• Manages and ensures the proper storage of testamentary and other sensitive documents belonging to the City.
• Independently manages multiple assigned tasks and timely completes the same.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
• Performs other duties as required by the City Attorney.
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform the same as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
No supervisory responsibilities required. Minimum Education and Experience Required QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Associate’s degree or higher (or equivalent work experience in lieu of the same).
Experience working as a paralegal is preferred, but not required.