What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary II position at City of Virginia Beach?
Job Duties:
The Virginia Beach City Attorney's Office seeks a talented, focused and experienced Legal Secretary to perform duties with emphasis on cases involving child abuse, child neglect, adult protective services and guardianships. This position will work with the Litigation/Social Services team, a high volume, very detailed-orientated team that interacts with many individuals who are working under deadlines and stress. This position will interact daily with social workers, the courts, the clerk's office in a friendly but professional manner building positive relationships. The successful applicant must be a self-starter capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent written and oral communication skills and possess the ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in daily problem-solving. Understanding and compliance with deadlines, confidentiality requirements and prioritization of work tasks is required. The successful applicant will work with multiple attorneys under the supervision of the Legal Office Administrator.
- This position will require someone who is flexible, organized, able to assist the attorney in the routine work without constant supervision and the ability to handle change in work assignments quickly.
- Applicant must have superior computer skills with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro.
- Familiarity with the Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services and Virginia Beach courts is preferred. Familiarity with the basics of criminal court matters would be a plus.
- All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normal scheduled hours in response to short-term departmental needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
The City offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans. Other key benefits include:
- Maternity/paternity and parental leave
- Leave donation program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistant Program
- Professional Development
Official City Job Description:
https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Legal-Secretary-II-00833.pdf
Working Conditions:
https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.001161.3.pdf
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS:
High school or GED plus five (5) years legal secretarial experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Not Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required: Cover letter, resume, City Application
Preferences:
- Five years experience, or equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Pro.
- Guardianship experience
- Child protective services experience
- Criminal law experience
- Municipal government experience
Special Instructions:
- Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
- Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
Salary : $41,295 - $64,007
