Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Salary Range $59,220 - $97,713 annually, salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and
experience. The Town of Dumfries offers a full range of employee benefits, including enrollment
in healthcare and retirement plans.
General Description
The primary function the Legal Assistant is to assist, and work collaboratively with, the Town
Attorney in the delivery of legal services to the officials, departments, and various authorities,
boards, and commission of the Town of Dumfries.
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working
in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work
of the position as necessary.
Essential Duties
Draft letters, subpoenas, form pleadings e.g., motions/orders for discovery, continuances, form
contracts, and correspondence and other documents related to legal matters being handled by
the Town Attorney. May prepare exhibit books and other materials.
Assist the Town Attorney in handling case investigative work. Conduct legal research as
requested or needed, interview civil witnesses and police officers. Assist with case
investigations and document searches.
Maintain incoming and outgoing mail logs and ensure that all incoming and outgoing documents
are property date stamped and logged. organize and maintain litigation files, occasional physical
delivery/pick up of documents to and from court. Serves as liaison to court clerks.
Provide general administrative and legal support to the Town Attorney, including, but not limited
to, interacting with executive and administrative staff, coordinate and manage the intake of
discovery requests and production of documents, perform document review, calendaring,
scheduling, assist in managing deadlines, handle additional duties as may be assigned or
required by the job
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