Legal Secretary, Correctional Litigation

Title:Legal Secretary, Correctional Litigation

State Role Title:Legal Secretary

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location: Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: www.oag.state.va.us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

• The successful candidate hired into this position will serve as a Legal Secretary in the Correctional Litigation Section and provide administrative and secretarial support for the attorneys in the section.
• The incumbent will also be responsible for filing pleadings including electronic filing in the Western and Eastern U.S. District Courts; Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and state courts which use electronic filing.
• Duties include filing pleadings in state courts by mail, keeping attorneys' files updated, proofreading, processing mail, preparing travel reimbursement vouchers and opening new cases.
• Other administrative duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Competent working knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures and case management systems.
• Position requires well-developed written and oral communication skills, proficiency in time management, the ability to work independently and as a team member, and the ability to organize and analyze large quantities of written and verbal information.
• Candidate must demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure and to adjust priorities without close supervision.
• This position requires the ability to type, familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, and Excel), and the ability to learn to use document management and case management software.

Additional Considerations

• Experience as a Legal Secretary is preferred.
• The preferred candidate will possess experience being a Notary Public.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

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Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-2071

Email: helppersonnel@oag.state.va.us

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.