Paralegal (Phoenix)

Paralegal – VA Office of General Counsel, Pacific District

Location: Phoenix AZ

This announcement is currently limited to candidates who qualify for one or more of the following eligibilities:

• Veterans
• Career Transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) – Federal employees meeting “surplus” or “displaced” criteria
• Individuals with disabilities (Schedule A)

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of General Counsel-Pacific District is seeking a skilled Paralegal to support our Employment Law attorneys and contribute directly to the mission of serving America’s Veterans. In this role, your work strengthens the systems that protect the rights, dignity, and workplace fairness of thousands of VA employees, ultimately improving outcomes for the Veterans we serve.

About the Role

As a Paralegal in the Pacific District, you will work closely with Employment Law attorneys providing essential legal and administrative support. You’ll play a key role in helping the Department navigate complex workplace matters and employment litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys handling employment law matters and administrative litigation
• Assist with legal research, drafting, record compilation, motions, discovery, and case preparation
• Help provide day‑to‑day administrative and employment law advice to VA managers and supervisors
• Support representation before administrative bodies including:
• U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)
• U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Preferred Experience

• Employment Law
• Legal Writing
• Drafting Motions
• Discovery
• Research and case‑file organization

Our Paralegal positions start at GS‑7, GS‑9, or GS‑11, depending on qualifications and experience.

The role offers promotion potential to GS‑11 after one or two years of fully successful performance.

Why Join the VA Office of General Counsel

• Diverse, Impactful Legal Work
• OGC serves as the VA’s in‑house law firm—providing guidance and representation across employment law, health care law, torts, administrative law, contracts, ethics, FOIA/Privacy Act, and more.
• Mission‑Driven Culture
• You’ll join a team dedicated to integrity, service, and collaboration. Employees at OGC build long-term careers because they are supported, valued, and empowered.
• Advancement Opportunities
• VA is known for its federal career mobility, robust professional development, and opportunities to progress into higher‑level legal roles.

VA employees enjoy one of the best benefits packages nationwide, including:

• Federal retirement with matching contributions
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance
• Ample paid leave + 11 federal holidays
• Student loan repayment programs (where eligible)
• Job stability, flexibility, and nationwide career pathways