The Circuit Court for the City of Richmond seeks applicants for the position of Secretary/Judicial Assistant. To be considered for this position, a candidate must possess extensive experience in the legal field, training as a legal secretary or paralegal, or relevant courthouse experience. Applicants for this position must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. The successful candidate must possess computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position requires detail-oriented work, which must be completed accurately. Applicants must have the skill and experience to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and efficiently while prioritizing tasks appropriately to meet all deadlines.

The primary duties of this position include composing and typing court orders; correspondence; preparing daily dockets; and scheduling the judge’s calendar, including setting some matters on the docket. In addition, the position requires assisting attorneys, representatives of government agencies, and the public on the phone, by email, and in person. The general office duties of the position include filing and use of copier, scanner, phone system and e-mail.

The successful candidate would become a City of Richmond employee designated within the salary range for GC14U. The most recent published salary range for that position is from fiscal year 2023: $42,120 to $73,218. Benefits include health and dental insurance with retirement through the Virginia Retirement System.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,120.00 - $73,627.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person