Legal Assistant - Suffolk
About The Position
The Virginia Indigent Defense Commission (VIDC), an independent agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is dedicated to protecting and defending clients’ rights through zealous, compassionate, high-quality legal advocacy. The Suffolk Public Defender Office provides dedicated, compassionate, client-based, and community-embedded representation to indigent clients. It is accepting applications for a Legal Assistant to provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys, investigators, and mitigation specialists. The position reports to the Chief Public Defender of the Suffolk Office and is employed at will.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of office practices and procedures, including creating and editing letters, memos, and legal documents.
- Experience using Microsoft applications, specifically Word and Excel.
- Familiarity with Google Suite applications, including Gmail and Google Docs.
- Experience creating and managing electronic and manual filing systems, and keyboarding skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with clients, their support networks, and other participants in the legal system.
- Successful completion of a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience within the criminal justice legal system.
- Experience working in a law firm or in the Virginia court system.
Responsibilities
- Greet people entering the Public Defender Office and operate a multi-line telephone system.
- Screen and forward calls, provide information to callers, take messages, and schedule appointments.
- Type, edit, and review memos, letters, and various legal documents.
- Maintain filing and record-keeping systems.
- Collect, sort, distribute, and prepare mail.
- Communicate and interact with office colleagues, clients, and judicial system personnel.
Benefits
- May qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness depending on the type of loan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
