Legal Assistant - Public Defender Office (Hampton)

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia seeks a Legal Assistant for the Hampton Public Defender Office. The role provides administrative and clerical support to attorneys, investigators, and mitigation specialists in a fast-paced, client-facing setting.

The position reports to the Chief Public Defender of the Hampton Office and is at-will. Applicants should be proficient with Microsoft Word/Excel and Google Suite, and comfortable handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of office practices and procedures for editing letters and memos.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with Google Suite applications (Gmail, Docs, etc.).
• Experience creating and managing an electronic and manual filing system.
• Strong written and spoken communication, able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors entering the Public Defender Office and operate a multi-line phone system.
• Screen and forward calls, provide information, take messages and schedule appointments.
• Type, edit, and review memos, letters, and various legal documents.
• Maintain filing and record-keeping systems and manage mail distribution.
• Communicate with colleagues, clients, and judicial system personnel.

Skills

Office procedures

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Filing system

Typing

Written and oral communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

None

Tools

Google Docs

Job description

Commonwealth of Virginia seeks a Legal Assistant for the Hampton Public Defender Office. The role provides administrative and clerical support to attorneys, investigators, and mitigation specialists in a fast-paced, client-facing setting.

The position reports to the Chief Public Defender of the Hampton Office and is at-will. Applicants should be proficient with Microsoft Word/Excel and Google Suite, and comfortable handling confidential information.