Legislative Administrative Assistant — Fast-Paced Session Support

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking provided

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks an Administrative Assistant for the House Appropriations Committee to support a 10-person, nonpartisan team during the 2027 session. The role requires handling phones, visitors, and confidential information with professionalism in a fast-paced environment at the General Assembly Building in Richmond.

The candidate should be adept at MS Office 365, data entry, and research, with strong communication and organizational skills, and a dedication to discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in a fast-paced office.
• Strong written and oral communication, proofreading, and editing abilities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including occasional weekends during peak sessions.

Responsibilities

• Manage three incoming phone lines, route calls, take messages, and welcome visitors.
• Monitor and track legislative bills assigned to HAC; assist fiscal analysts with subcommittee materials and meeting setup.
• Maintain office supplies and equipment; handle internet research requests and daily tasks with minimal supervision.
• Complete additional administrative duties as assigned by the Office Manager.

Skills

Office administration

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Internet research

Phone systems

Office equipment

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks an Administrative Assistant for the House Appropriations Committee to support a 10-person, nonpartisan team during the 2027 session. The role requires handling phones, visitors, and confidential information with professionalism in a fast-paced environment at the General Assembly Building in Richmond.

The candidate should be adept at MS Office 365, data entry, and research, with strong communication and organizational skills, and a dedication to discretion.