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- $50,844.14 - $73,244.08 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Transportation Paralegal Senior - Kanawha County

West Virginia Department of Transportation -
Charleston, WV

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,844.14 - $73,244.08 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Military leave
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

Salary

$50,844.14 - $73,244.08 Annually

Location

Legal Division, 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East, Bldg 5, Charleston, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DOT27LG003A

Division

West Virginia Department of Transportation

District/Subdivision

Legal Division

Opening Date

08/13/2026

Closing Date

8/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Nature of Work

**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”

The Transportation Paralegal Senior, in a lead worker capacity, plans, assigns, and reviews the work of Paralegals in a legal setting. Work involves conducting research of legal sources such as statutes, regulations, legal opinions, and related documents necessary for briefs, pleadings, and appeals. In a regulatory setting, it may involve the review and approval of applications and reports for compliance with laws and regulations. May involve the preparation of case summaries and reports of pertinent facts in hearings attended. Considerable contact is maintained with Attorneys and judicial personnel in the work performed. Performs related duties as required.

Pay Grade 16
T0406N

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of Paralegals and other clerical staff
Assures the timely completion of the work of the unit
Trains employees in the methods, procedures, and policies of the work unit
Interacts effectively with attorneys and administrative supervisors in planning and reviewing unit activities
Research legal sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, and legal codes in complex litigation
Writes abstracts of evidence presented at complex administrative hearings and summaries of information on hearings or claims
Writes transcripts of complex appeal proceedings and transmits a copy of such transcripts to the appeal or hearing board
Maintains records of all cases before counsel, including briefs submitted, rulings, and opinions, and all cases appealed to the Supreme Court of Appeals
Attends hearings before the appeal or hearing board or the Supreme Court of Appeals
Keeps abreast of changes in agency or departmental laws, rules, and regulations as well as state, federal, and local laws relating to the area of assignment; relates changes to unit staff
Collects and summarizes information from books and periodicals for review by a responsible administrator or counsel
Composes complex correspondence, orders, and other legal documents
Prepares legal documents of a complex nature for civil action in tax cases
Monitors the movement of pending legislation to answer questions for departmental or agency personnel.
Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of the broad principles and application of law, evidence, pleadings, and judicial procedure in West Virginia
Knowledge of and ability to effectively utilize the English language
Knowledge of legal citations
Ability to gather and interpret pertinent statutory and regulatory provisions and present findings in a logical and persuasive written form
Ability to lead personnel engaged in paralegal and clerical duties
Ability to understand governmental organization and operation

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

Successful completion of a Paralegal (Legal Assistant) training program.
Substitution: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a legal setting that required performing legal research, reading and interpreting laws, and preparing legal documents, under the supervision of an attorney, may substitute for the required training/education.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of full-time or part-time equivalent paid experience as a Paralegal in a legal setting.
Substitution: A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.

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