Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

The Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia is seeking an organized, detail-oriented person with excellent administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills to provide administrative assistance to the Department of Legislative and Public Relations. This position offers a competitive benefits package, which includes vacation and sick leave, 13 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement, life insurance, deferred compensation and short- and long-term disability.

The primary responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant include :

• Drafting correspondence,
• Answering and re-routing telephone calls,
• Opening, sorting and distributing department mail,
• Assisting in organizing and coordinating logistics for meetings and presentations,
• Filing,
• Assisting in the preparation of responses to requests for information and records and,
• Providing other administrative support for the department as requested.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with previous administrative experience sufficient to demonstrate essential knowledge, skills and abilities. Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). The successful candidate must have excellent organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills, and outstanding telephone skills. Additional qualifications include strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, ability to multi-task, and demonstrated attention to detail.

Previous professional experience in Virginia's judicial system or other government experience.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Name : Daisy Duitsman

Email : humanresources@vacourts.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). 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.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer.