Legal Secretary - General District Court Admin Permanent Full-Time

Salary : $38,372.00 - $42,209.00 Annually
Location : Hampton, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 07859
Department: COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY
Opening Date: 11/28/2023
Function
The purpose of the class is to provide administrative support to attorneys of the office by ensuring the cases are prepared for court. In this capacity, this class updates the case management system to make sure that cases for prosecution are scheduled identical to the court's schedule. This position also includes producing criminal histories.
Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or successful completion of the GED; some experience in direct customer service or receptionist work. Some clerical experience preferably in a local government environment.
• 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.

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Benefits Overview

• The following plans are available the first of the month following one full calendar month of employment:
• -Health insurance
• -Dental insurance
• -Vision insurance
• -Reimbursement accounts
• Health insurance offered through Optima Health (1-800-229-1199). For more information on the provider network and pharmacies, see the
  The vision plan is offered through EyeMed Vision Care. For more information, see the
• Three dental plans are offered through Delta Dental (Delta Care, Delta Dental PPO, and Delta Dental PPO Plus) 1-800-237-6060. For more information, see the
  
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
  
• The eleven paid holidays each year include:
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• Employee's birthday
  
• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
  
• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.
  Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or
  
• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
  Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.
• Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

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Do you have a high school diploma or GED ?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least one year of direct customer service or receptionist work experience?

• Yes
• No

03
Have you had any clerical experience in a local government environment?

• Yes
• No

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I understand that this position is non-exempt.

• Yes
• No

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I understand that I must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

Required Question