Legal Assistant (Part-time) - Fredericksburg

DHRM • Fredericksburg, VA

6h • 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 hiring a part-time 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. It requires 20 hours of work per week. The schedule is flexible, with working hours determined by the needs of the office.

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 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.
• Submit a cover letter and resume; failure to submit both may disqualify the applicant.
• Successful completion of a fingerprint-based criminal background check is required for employment.
• Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition of employment; the agency uses E-Verify and does not provide sponsorship.
• Applications must be submitted electronically through the state website.

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

• 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.
• 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