Legal Assistant – Public Defender Office

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

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Indigent Defense Commission in Virginia seeks a dedicated Legal Assistant in Hampton to provide administrative and clerical support for attorneys, investigators, and mitigation specialists in the Public Defender office.

The role reports to the Chief Public Defender of the Hampton Office and requires experience with Word, Excel, and Google Suite, plus strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of office practices and procedures for creating/editing letters, memos, and legal documents.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with Google Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, etc.).
• Experience creating and managing electronic and manual filing systems; keyboarding skills.
• Strong oral and written communication; ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with clients and others in the legal system.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and operate a multi-line phone system.
• Screen and forward calls, provide information, take messages, schedule appointments.
• Type/edit legal documents and memos; review correspondence.
• Maintain filing and record-keeping systems.
• Sort, mail distribution, and handling.
• Communicate with colleagues, clients, and court personnel.

Skills

Office procedures

Word processing

Excel

Google Suite

Filing systems

Typing

Oral and written communication

Independent and collaborative work

Client communications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Indigent Defense Commission in Virginia seeks a dedicated Legal Assistant in Hampton to provide administrative and clerical support for attorneys, investigators, and mitigation specialists in the Public Defender office.

The role reports to the Chief Public Defender of the Hampton Office and requires experience with Word, Excel, and Google Suite, plus strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.