Legal Secretary II

The Virginia Beach City Attorney's Office seeks a talented, focused and experienced Legal Secretary to perform duties with emphasis on cases involving child abuse, child neglect, adult protective services and guardianships. This position will work with the Litigation / Social Services team, a high volume, very detailed-orientated team that interacts with many individuals who are working under deadlines and stress. This position will interact daily with social workers, the courts, the clerk's office in a friendly but professional manner building positive relationships. The successful applicant must be a self-starter capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent written and oral communication skills and possess the ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in daily problem-solving. Understanding and compliance with deadlines, confidentiality requirements and prioritization of work tasks is required. The successful applicant will work with multiple attorneys under the supervision of the Legal Office Administrator.

• This position will require someone who is flexible, organized, able to assist the attorney in the routine work without constant supervision and the ability to handle change in work assignments quickly.
• Applicant must have superior computer skills with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro.
• Familiarity with the Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services and Virginia Beach courts is preferred. Familiarity with the basics of criminal court matters would be a plus.
• All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normal scheduled hours in response to short-term departmental needs and / or City-wide emergencies.

The City offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans. Other key benefits include :