Paralegal-Environment, Health & Human Services

The Paralegal provides essential support to attorneys in the Environment Section of the Environment, Health Human Services Division. This section delivers legal representation for the Department of Environmental Quality, working to ensure regulatory compliance and effective service delivery. The Paralegal plays a vital role in supporting legal operations, maintaining records, and assisting with tracking, coordination, and case preparation. Additionally, the Paralegal is responsible for a wide range of duties that contribute to the smooth operation of the legal team and the fulfillment of department objectives. Duties and Responsibilities Provide essential legal support to attorneys within the Environment Section, assisting with legal operations, record management, tracking, coordination, and case preparation. Conduct legal research, investigate laws and precedents, and review relevant data and documents to support case strategies. Draft legal documents such as contracts, motions, pleadings, correspondence, and reports; prepare exhibit packages and summarize statements for use in legal proceedings. Proofread and check citations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of legal filings. Assist with case planning, development, and organization, including maintaining files, tracking deadlines, and recording billable hours when required. Conduct factual research, manage case files, gather evidence, and organize information to facilitate case development and presentation. Monitor, organize, and update administrative case dockets to ensure accuracy and compliance with department standards. Manage e-discovery and public record request projects, from preservation through production; utilize software tools for searches, data analysis, and organization, and understand rules related to e-discovery. Supervise or assist other legal support staff as needed to ensure efficient operations. Write and draft correspondence, reports, and other written materials required for internal and external communication. Analyze, summarize, and review data, report findings, interpret results, and make recommendations for action or improvement. Search, retrieve, and research public and private records in accordance with state and federal laws to support legal processes. Determine needs for litigation holds and handle complex government records requests, ensuring compliance and thorough documentation. The Paralegal is a valuable member of the legal team, ensuring legal compliance and assisting in the delivery of important services to communities.