Civil & Appellate Litigation Paralegal (Solicitor General): The Office of the West Virginia Attorney General seeks a highly organized paralegal to focus on appellate litigation within the Solicitor General group. Excellent attention to detail as well as solid writing and analytical skills required; 3-5 years’ experience working in a law firm or other legal services context preferred. A successful candidate’s experience may include cite checking or similar detail-focused editing; managing case calendars and deadlines; ensuring compliance with state and federal court rules; and formatting and filing state and federal briefs.
The SG group’s appellate-heavy docket includes civil and criminal matters and spans all practice areas across the Office. The group also works on statewide and national cases involving federalism, matters of first impression, and other significant issues for the State.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references to jobs@wvago.gov with “Solicitor General Group” in the subject line.
Responsibilities
- cite checking
- editing
- attention to detail
- managing calendars/deadlines
- filing state and federal briefs
Application Process
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references to jobs@wvago.gov with “Solicitor General Group” in the subject line.
