Title: Legal Compliance Assistant (Paralegal): Central Administration #00705

State Role Title: Hearing and Legal Services Officer I

Hiring Range: $45,899.00 - $71,603.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:DOC Headquarters

Agency Website:https://www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The mission of the Virginia Department of Corrections Health Services Unit is to strive for excellence in healthcare by supporting and promoting the wellbeing of persons in our custody. Our primary focus is providing quality healthcare while being good stewards of the Commonwealth's resources. The Health Services Unit (HSU) provides leadership, planning and general management of all clinical and administrative activities of the unit within VADOC. This includes the management and allocation of resources and the development of HSU policies and procedures. The HSU is also responsible for ensuring that such policies and procedures comply with appropriate statutes, State policies, ACA standards and other health regulatory requirements and compliance with all Medicaid and Medicare standards.

The purpose of the position is to provide support to the Department in legal work.

Minimum Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of legal processes. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Superior interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs and Adobe. Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment. Comfortable working under pressure and within a tight deadline. Working knowledge of HIPAA and other State and Federal confidentiality regulations. Ability to deal effectively with public officials and executives of public and private agencies. Working knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, case management systems, and document management systems.

Additional Considerations

Experience in correctional legal work. Experience in a healthcare organization setting.
A bachelor's degree or a paralegal certificate is preferred; however, an equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the required qualifications may substitute for educational criteria.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver's License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-385-1123

Email: Emailed application/resume will not be accepted

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.