Legal Secretary, Correctional Litigation

Job Duties

• Provides full range of legal and administrative support to 2-4 litigation attorneys.
• Includes typing, proofreading, and formatting legal documents, briefs, and correspondence.
• Involves filing, answering telephones, responding to citizen inquiries, and creating/maintaining legal databases.
• Manages docket/correspondence control for attorneys and record keeping.
• Might include backup responsibilities for case management database.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Word, including preparation of litigation documents such as briefs, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Typing skill of at least 65-70 words per minute (wpm).
• Demonstrates detail-oriented work and ability to work in an intense, litigation-deadline environment.
• Showcases ability to work independently and as a team player, covering others' work when necessary.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in LawBase, Excel, and Netdocs is desired but not required.

Pay

Range: $43,000 - $60,000, Commensurate with Experience

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment Team
Phone: 804-786-2071
Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us

Note: Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. No phone calls or emails regarding application status will be entertained; instead, please log in to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants should provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI) to support the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion. Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.