Criminal Prosecution Administrative Specialist

City of Hampton; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hampton seeks an Administrative Legal Secretary to support prosecutors in criminal cases. You will coordinate court scheduling, prepare and maintain legal documents and case records, and provide courteous service to internal staff, criminal justice agencies, and the public.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 1 year of administrative or clerical experience in a legal setting, or 2 years of equivalent office support. A background check is required.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from high school or successful completion of the GED.
• 1 year of administrative or clerical experience in a legal office, court, prosecutor’s office, local government legal environment, or similar setting involving legal documents, case files, court processes, or related legal support.
• OR two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical experience involving document preparation, records management, scheduling, data entry, and other comparable office support functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to prosecutors in criminal cases.
• Coordinate court scheduling, prepare and maintain legal documents and case records.
• Provide customer service to internal staff, criminal justice agencies, and the public.

Skills

Administrative experience

Clerical experience

Legal office knowledge

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Hampton seeks an Administrative Legal Secretary to support prosecutors in criminal cases. You will coordinate court scheduling, prepare and maintain legal documents and case records, and provide courteous service to internal staff, criminal justice agencies, and the public.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 1 year of administrative or clerical experience in a legal setting, or 2 years of equivalent office support. A background check is required.