Legal Assistant – Public Defender Admin & Client Support

Commonwealth of Virginia; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia's Indigent Defense Commission seeks a Legal Assistant in Richmond to provide administrative and clerical support for attorneys, investigators and mitigation specialists in the Public Defenders’ office. The position reports to the Chief Public Defender of the Richmond Office and is employed at-will.

This position includes a local salary supplement. The ideal candidate will have experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Suite, filing systems, and strong written

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of office practices and procedures for letters, memos, and legal documents.
• Experience using Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with Google Suite applications (Gmail, Google Docs, etc.).
• Experience creating and managing electronic and manual filing systems.
• Strong written and oral communication; able to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to communicate with clients compassionately within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors and operating a multi-line telephone system.
• Screening calls, providing information, taking messages, and scheduling appointments.
• Typing, editing, and reviewing memos, letters, and legal documents.
• Maintaining a filing and record-keeping system.
• Managing mail handling and distribution.
• Communicating with colleagues, clients, and judicial personnel.

Skills

Office practices

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Filing systems

Keyboarding

Communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Job description

The Commonwealth of Virginia's Indigent Defense Commission seeks a Legal Assistant in Richmond to provide administrative and clerical support for attorneys, investigators and mitigation specialists in the Public Defenders’ office. The position reports to the Chief Public Defender of the Richmond Office and is employed at-will.

This position includes a local salary supplement. The ideal candidate will have experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Suite, filing systems, and strong written