Legal Secretary

at  Roanoke County VA

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs difficult and responsible administrative, legal and secretarial work in the office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney. Work activities require confidentiality and familiarity with legal and technical terminology. Exercises considerable judgment and discretion in making decisions concerning the interpretation and application of work policies and procedures. Documents and maintains case details, arranges hearing dates, follow up on pending court dates, and maintains the office case filing system. Does related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES

Education
Required: Education equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by college level courses in office administration, law or related field.
Preferred: Associates Degree; paralegal certification.
Experience
Required: Considerable progressively responsible experience in administrative and office work.
Preferred: Experience in public service especially in legal areas.
Certifications/ Licenses
None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public
• Thorough knowledge of legal and technical terminology and criminal proceedings, including typical communications and instruments used by court personnel
• Some knowledge of rules, regulations and ordinances administered by the Department
• Ability to gather information and interpret and implement policies and procedures
• Ability to accurately compile data and records and implement effective controls
• Skill in the use of computer software such as Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to perform work with reliability, integrity, tact and diplomacy
• Ability to plan, schedule and organize work independently
• Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions
• Ability to make reasonable judgments and decisions
• Ability to utilize a database management system
• Ability to provide and maintain a customer service orientation

Additional Requirements
Subject to a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results. Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.

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