Legal Assistant

Position Summary

Performs difficult paraprofessional work in assisting the Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney with legal and administrative tasks; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides customer service by answering the phone, responding to emails and assisting walk in public inquiries from our front desk area.
• Prepares correspondence, subpoenas, and gathers other legal documents such as reports, body warn camera footage, etc. so that the attorney will have efficient information to prosecute cases.
• Performs other related job duties and task as assigned in a fast-paced work environment.
• Provide support to other office staff as needed.

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

• Knowledge of legal office practices, procedures, and techniques a plus.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and spelling a plus
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications related to the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to maintain complex office and legal records.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of a wide variety of information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies, departments, individuals, and the public along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amounts of force frequently or constantly.

Mental acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.

Work is performed primarily indoors in a relatively safe and secure work environment. This position is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. This is not an employment contract and does not alter any employee at-will status.

Bedford County maintains a safe, drug-free workplace for its employees. Drug screening, driving record check, a criminal background check, and previous employer references are required for all positions as conditions of pre-employment.

Bedford County, VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,510.65 - $45,726.62 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person