The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.
GeneralJob Title:ParalegalJob Code:PP0013Supervises Directly:NoNew or Revised:RevisedRegular or At-Will:At-WillDate Last Revised:04/03/26Exempt or Non-Exempt:Non-ExemptCompensation Approval Signature: Union/ Non-Union:Non-Union
Division:
Department:
Government and Legal Affairs
Government and Legal Affairs-Central Administration
Salary Schedule: Non-Union Salary RangeCost Center Code: 700000Grade:NU15Essential Position:NoReports To:Vice-President & Deputy General CounselEEO Code:ParaprofessionalsWork Format
Hybrid
At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.
The Paralegal provides project related legal support and assistance to the Chief Legal Officer and EVP, DGLA Attorneys and Senior Paralegals, and Director Government Affairs. Duties include preparation of draft correspondence, legal documents and pleadings, legal research, preliminary analysis of legal cases and coordinating and performing document preparation, assisting in managing databases and records, case calendaring, corresponding with companies, individuals, courts, and other agencies, analyzing legislation and regulations, and assisting in the work of the Department of Government and Legal Affairs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Assists Chief Legal Officer and EVP, Attorneys, Senior Paralegals, and Senior Program Manager Government Affairs in the DGLA functional areas, including, but not limited to, Litigation, Receivership, Tax-Lien, Real Estate, Customer Service, Employment, Environmental, Governance, Intellectual Property, Regulatory/ Administrative law matters, and Government Affairs matters and any other government and legal matters as directed by the Chief Legal Officer and EVP and DGLA Attorneys and Senior Paralegals and Senior Program Manager Government Affairs.
Conducts legal research and analyzes law sources using Westlaw and/or Lexis Nexis, such as legislation, statutes, regulations, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes to prepare draft legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents and other duties as assigned.
Performs legal research and analysis of the law, legislative history precedent setting cases, decisions and opinions and drafts court documents, including Memoranda, Briefs, Motions, Answers, Pleadings, and Discovery documents, etc.
Analyzes and organizes information, including investigation findings.
Processes subpoena requests independently by obtaining documents from the appropriate department(s) and provides the information to the requester.
Performs electronic research and case law cite checking using Westlaw and/or LexisNexis, and citation checking using Bluebook; conducts legal research using other databases and non-legal websites as requested to monitor and identify the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations in the DC Register for new and amended regulations.
Assists in maintaining case management records and is responsible for processes associated with DGLA functional areas.
Assists FOIA Coordinator/Officer in responding to FOIA matters.
Prepares and assembles materials to assist Attorneys and Senior Paralegals and Government Affairs.
Meets with DC Water personnel to gather information, etc.
Acts as liaison between counsel, authority staff, outside counsel and the public.
Proofreads documents and correspondence for accuracy.
Monitors expenses; assists in the procurement of supplies and services necessary for office efficiency.
Prepares regular and special reports.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the Chief Legal Officer and EVP, Attorneys, Senior Paralegals, and Senior Program Manager Government Affairs.
Supervisory Responsibilities N/A
Key Working Relationships: Interacts with co-workers in the Office and throughout the Authority, outside counsel, and the general public.
The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Required Experience:Five (5) years of relevant legal experience in one or more of the DGLA functional areas, orThree (3) years of relevant legal experience in one or more of the DGLA functional areas with an Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or Legal Studies or related field; or One (1) year of relevant legal experience in one or more of the DGLA functional areas with a Juris Doctorate degree.Minimum Education Requirements:Paralegal certificate from an accredited program, college or university and five (5) years of relevant legal experience in one or more of the DGLA functional areas: including, but not limited to, Litigation, Receivership, Tax-Lien, Real Estate, Customer Service, Employments, Environmental, Governance, Intellectual Property, and Regulatory/ Administrative law matters and any other legal or government affairs matters; orAssociate degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies or related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of progressive experience in one or more of the DGLA functional areas: including, but not limited to, Litigation, Receivership, Tax-Lien, Real Estate, Customer Service, Employments, Environmental, Governance, Intellectual Property, and Regulatory/ Administrative law matters and any other legal or government affairs matters; orJuris Doctorate degree from an ASA-accredited school of law and one (1) year of experience in one or more of the DGLA functional areas: including, but not limited to, Litigation, Receivership, Tax-Lien, Real Estate, Customer Service, Employments, Environmental, Governance, Intellectual Property, and Regulatory/Administrative law matters, and any other legal or governmental affairs matters.Required Skills:Must pass a pre-employment aptitude and skills assessment, including tests for basic math and verbal skills, typing, computer literacy & internet knowledge, and proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word)Must maintain applicable annual training and/or certification requirements.Practical knowledge of basic legal principles and concepts.Skilled in conducting briefings.Practical knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and reference sources.Skilled in evaluating adequacy and/or admissibility of evidence, to request additional data or further investigation, when needed.Practical knowledge of Freedom of Information Act and policies and regulations.Practical knowledge of legal research databases such as Westlaw and/or LexisNexis.Skilled in communicating orally and in writing.Skilled in the use of personal computers and a thorough knowledge of applicable software programs (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, legal databases e-mail, etc.).Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, Adobe, power point (or equivalent), and spreadsheet programs. Required Licenses & Certifications:Paralegal Certification (if applicable).Required Languages:EnglishPhysical Requirements: General office conditions.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Preferred Experience:N/AN/AN/APreferred Education Requirements:N/APreferred Skills:N/A
*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
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