Legal Assistant I

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Legal Assistant I to support University Counsel and Associate Counsels in Norfolk, VA. The role coordinates calendars, correspondence, and document management, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with university and state procedures related to procurement, budgeting, and recordkeeping.

The position requires strong MS Office skills, discretion with confidential information, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to multitask under

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office; ability to schedule meetings via Teams or Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and executive support to University Counsel and Associate Counsels, ensuring efficient operation of the legal office.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Windows

Teams scheduling

Zoom scheduling

Confidential information handling

Professional image for executive-level

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking / prioritization

Driver’s license

Background check compliance

Tools

Windows

MS Office

Job description

Title: Legal Assistant I

Agency: PRESIDENT

Location: Norfolk, VA

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range:

Full Time or Part Time:

Additional Detail

Job Description:

The Legal Assistant I provides comprehensive administrative and executive support to University Counsel and Associate Counsels, ensuring the efficient operation of the legal office. The position coordinates schedules, correspondence, and document management; supports legal and administrative processes; and ensures compliance with university and state procedures related to procurement, budgeting, and recordkeeping.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency in the full suite of Windows and Microsoft Office applications, and ability to schedule meetings via Teams or Zoom
• Experience handling confidential and privileged information
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a professional image suitable for an executive-level office
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft, proofread, and format legal documents, contracts, and correspondence with minimal oversight
• Strong multitasking ability; proficient in managing competing priorities with tight deadlines
• Possess a valid driver’s license and will be subject to a criminal background check