Legal Assistant (Part-time) - Fredericksburg

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Fredericksburg, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Indigent Defense Commission (VIDC) is a Commonwealth of Virginia independent agency dedicated to protecting and defending clients’ rights through zealous, compassionate, high-quality legal advocacy. The Fredericksburg Public Defender Office provides dedicated, compassionate, client-based, and community-embedded representation for indigent clients. The office 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 Fredericksburg Office and is employed at-will.

This is a part-time position requiring 20 hours of work per week. The schedule is flexible, with working hours determined by the needs of the office. Duties may include greeting visitors and operating a multi-line telephone system; screening and forwarding calls, providing information, taking messages, and scheduling appointments; typing, editing, and reviewing correspondence and legal documents; maintaining filing and record-keeping systems; handling mail; communicating with colleagues, clients, and judicial system personnel; and requesting and reviewing medical and other client records.

The IDC is committed to inclusive hiring and diversity in its workforce. Applications must include a cover letter and resume. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a fingerprint-based criminal background check. Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition of employment; the IDC uses E-Verify and does not provide sponsorship.

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.
• Keyboarding skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively 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.
• Submit a cover letter and resume with the application.
• Successful completion of a fingerprint-based criminal background check is required for employment.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience within the criminal justice legal system will be strongly considered.
• Experience working in a law firm or in the Virginia court system will be strongly considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys, investigators, and mitigation specialists in the Public Defender office.
• Greet people entering the 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.
• Request and review medical and other records on behalf of clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed