Paralegal - Temporary

State of Vermont
remote work
United States, Vermont, Montpelier
120 State Street (Show on map)
Jan 30, 2025
Overview The Secretary of State's Office seeks an enthusiastic and civic-minded paralegal to assist the Office's Municipal Assistance and General Counsel Division. This division of the Secretary of State's Office helps to promote transparency and accountability in Vermont by assisting citizens in their interactions with their state and local governments and guiding municipal officials in carrying out their elected duties. Strong communication and customer service skills are a must. Work is performed working closely with the Secretary of State's General Counsel and Deputy Secretary of State. Job duties include: Daily, assist citizens and municipal officials with various questions relating to open meetings, public records, conflicts of interest, and various other municipal issues. Assist with office communications and outreach to customers and constituencies served. Coordinate, track, and respond to requests for the public records of the Secretary of State's Office. Skills required: Research, writing, excellent customer service, municipal law, communications skills, and distilling complicated concepts into something more easily understood. Strong computer skills, particularly in SharePoint, and other O365 platforms. Experience in municipal law or civil law is preferred but not required. This position is hybrid, with a blend of remote work and in-office collaboration. Who May Apply This position,Paralegal - Temporary (Job Requisition # 52051), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours, and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week. If you would like more information about this position, please contact brittany.dukette@vermont.gov. Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree AND three 3 years or more of experience as a paralegal. OR Possession of paralegal certificate AND two 2 years or more of experience as a paralegal. OR Juris Doctorate J. D. degree. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.