07/09/2019
Paralegal Opening - Virginia Beach City Attorney's Office
Work Location:
City Attorney - Municipal Center Building 1
Pay Range:
G.22, $46,134.40 - $67,600.00
Starting Salary:
Minimum of the Pay Range
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Application Deadline:
7/14/19
Job Duties:
The Virginia Beach City Attorney’s Office seeks a talented, energetic, and experienced legal support professional to perform complex clerical and administrative duties as the principal administrative support to the City Attorney. In addition, this position will provide support to the Freedom of Information Office by performing secretarial and/or paralegal tasks of a technical and confidential nature as assigned.
The successful applicant must be capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent written and oral communications skills and possess the ability to exercise sound independent judgment and initiative in problem-solving. Candidate must have the ability to create and maintain accurate and detailed paper and electronic files, make document redactions and meet strict deadlines. Applicant must have superior computer skills with strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Pro.
Minimum Qualifications: Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to five (5) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills and abilities and associated with such positions as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant. The salary range is $46,134 - $67,600, depending upon qualifications plus City benefits.
Official City Job Description:
https://beachnet.vbgov.com/_assets/member/Career/JobDescriptions/Paralegal-01725.pdf
Minimum Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Not Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required: Cover letter and resume
Preferences:
Experience working in a law office is preferred.
Special Instructions:
• Please complete the application in its entirety. The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete.
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• Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you give us in the work experience section of this application. Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section. If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit.
• Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.
VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
APPLY HERE: https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=VBGOV&cws=37&rid=30148
