Legal Information Clerk

International Executive Service Corps; Halifax Regional Municipality; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Halifax seeks a legal information clerk to perform essential clerical work, including data entry and report generation. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented. This role requires specific certifications and the ability to work flexibly as needed, supporting the office's varied functions while contributing to public service.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement and savings plans

Paid-Time-Off

Qualifications

• VCIN / NCIC certified within 3 months of the start date.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow complex instructions.
• Experience with updating databases and clerical work.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical work such as entering data into a case management system.
• Run and analyze criminal records, generate reports, and file by terminal digit number.
• Cross-train and back-up other office functions to meet peak workload demands.

Skills

Data Entry

Organizational Skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Academic degree in criminal justice or similar field

Tools

Case Management Systems

Job description

The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney is responsible for prosecuting those charged with violating the criminal laws of Virginia in Virginia Beach. We are seeking a legal information clerk to perform clerical work such as entering data into a case management system, running and analyzing criminal records, generating reports, and filing by terminal digit number. There is required cross-training and back-up of other office functions to meet peak workload demands. The ability to work flexible hours when needed is essential.

In order to be a successful candidate in this position, you must be able to manage multiple tasks, organize detailed information, and understand and follow complex instructions. This person should be VCIN / NCIC certified within 3 months of the start date. We desire candidates who are self-motivated, detail-oriented, work well under pressure, and can meet deadlines. Candidates must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Lastly, the selected candidates should be able to sit and operate a computer terminal for up to 6 hours each day and lift boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.

Preferences for this position include :

• Academic degree in criminal justice or similar field
• Professional experience with a Virginia Court or Commonwealth’s Attorney Office
• Prior professional experience in the criminal justice field
• Experience running criminal records – NCIC / VCIN Certification
• Data Entry Experience
• Experience updating databases and case management systems (i.e. CMS, eProsecutor, Pistol, Axon Records)
• Experience performing clerical work (i.e. answering and transferring phone calls, filing, copying, etc.)
• Experience working with file organization and Records Management.

These positions are at-will positions serving at the pleasure of the Commonwealth’s Attorney. For additional information and to apply for this position, please visit www.vbgov.com. The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity / paternity and parental leave, holidays, and Paid-Time-Off.

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Information Clerk • Halifax Regional Municipality, NS, Canada