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Government
Richmond, VA, United States
Legal Secretary
Legal Staff
Company Review
Full-time
No
## Job Overview The Office of the Attorney General is looking to hire a Legal Secretary for its Criminal Appeals Section. The successful candidate will provide a full range of legal and administrative support to 3 to 4 litigation attorneys, including typing legal documents, briefs and correspondence from machine dictation and hard copy, filing, answering telephones, responding to citizen inquiries, creating/maintaining legal databases, managing docket/correspondence control for attorneys and record keeping. ## Job Responsibilities - Typing legal documents, briefs, and correspondence from machine dictation and hard copy - Filing and answering telephones - Responding to citizen inquiries - Creating and maintaining legal databases - Managing docket/correspondence control for attorneys - Record keeping ## Qualifications - Proficiency in MS Word, encompassing the preparation of litigation documents (including briefs and tables of authorities), memoranda and correspondence - Typing skill of at least 65-70 wpm - Detail-oriented - Ability to work proficiently in an intense, litigation-deadline environment - Ability to work independently and as a team player - Experience in Law Base case management software is desired, but not required ## Salary The hiring range for the position is commensurate with experience. The Office of the Attorney General offers an attractive compensation package inclusive of paid time off, paid holidays, health/dental/life insurance, retirement, and more. ## Application Instructions Applicants should provide a cover letter and resume. A criminal background check will be conducted on the successful candidate. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. The Office of the Attorney General is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Paid time off, paid holidays, health/dental/life insurance, retirement
MS Word, Law Base case management software
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Qualification and Experience Prior legal secretarial experience and exceptional skills
Legal
Mar 04, 2024
Jun 17, 2024
Qualification and ExperiencePrior legal secretarial experience and exceptional skills
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