Legal Assistant — Public Defender Office (Admin)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia Indigent Defense Commission in Chesterfield is hiring a Legal Assistant to support attorneys, investigators, and mitigation specialists in the Public Defender’s Office. The role focuses on administrative and clerical tasks, including document preparation and client contact.

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, managing calls, typing memos, maintaining files, and handling mail.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of office practices and procedures (creating/editing letters, memos, legal documents)
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Familiarity with Google Suite applications (Gmail, Docs)
• Experience managing electronic and manual filing systems; strong keyboarding
• Effective written and oral communication; able to work independently and in a team
• Ability to communicate compassionately with clients and others in the legal system

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors to the Public Defender's Office and operate a multi-line phone system
• Screen and forward calls; provide information; take messages; schedule appointments
• Type edit and review memos, letters, and legal documents
• Maintain filing and record-keeping systems
• Handle mail collection, sorting, distribution, and preparation
• Communicate with colleagues, clients, and judicial personnel

Skills

Office procedures

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Filing system

Keyboarding

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Docs

Gmail

Job description

Commonwealth of Virginia Indigent Defense Commission in Chesterfield is hiring a Legal Assistant to support attorneys, investigators, and mitigation specialists in the Public Defender’s Office. The role focuses on administrative and clerical tasks, including document preparation and client contact.

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, managing calls, typing memos, maintaining files, and handling mail.