Legal Secretary

City of Hampton, Virginia; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hampton, Virginia is seeking a Legal Secretary to support prosecutors and assist in handling felony and serious misdemeanor cases. This role involves administrative and litigation support, including court scheduling, document preparation, and maintaining case records.

The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, while providing courteous service to staff and the public.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from high school or successful completion of the GED.
• One (1) year of administrative or clerical experience in a legal office, court, prosecutor’s office, local government legal environment, or similar setting involving legal documents, case files, court processes, or related legal support.
• OR two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical experience involving document preparation, records management, scheduling, data entry, and other comparable office support functions.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys in the prosecution of criminal cases.
• Coordinate court scheduling and prepare/maintain legal documents and case records.
• Provide customer service to internal staff, criminal justice agencies, and the public.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Legal terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you have a strong desire to assist in the mission serving the citizens of Hampton? Do you enjoy working in an environment where you can support prosecutors in handling felony and serious misdemeanor cases? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? The Commonwealth's Attorney Department is looking for an administrative professional to join our team. Join us as our new Legal Secretary, where your skills and dedication will make a difference every day!

The purpose of the class is to provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys in the prosecution of criminal cases. This role coordinates court scheduling, prepares and maintains legal documents and case records, and provides customer service to internal staff, criminal justice agencies, and the public.

* Candidates with experience in local government, court services, law firms, prosecutors offices or similar fields are preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires graduation from high school or successful completion of the GED, and
• One (1) year of administrative or clerical experience in a legal office, court, prosecutor’s office, local government legal environment, or similar setting involving legal documents, case files, court processes, or related legal support.
• OR two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical experience involving document preparation, records management, scheduling, data entry, and other comparable office support functions.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

• Requires proficiency in the use of the personal computer and software programs to include word processing, database management and spreadsheets. Some knowledge of community organizations, procedures and policies preferred; thorough knowledge of office terminology, procedures, and equipment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and manage multiple tasks concurrently; ability to foster effective working relationships with diverse populations and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers.