Salary

$50,649.00 - $68,375.00 Annually

Location

Chesterfield, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26-00438

Department

Commonwealth's Attorney

Opening Date

01/05/2026

Closing Date

1/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and two years increasingly responsible secretarial experience including experience as a legal secretary; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Good knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and grammar; of office procedures, methods and practices; of principles and practices of effective customer service. Those with verbal and written fluency in both English and Spanish are encouraged to apply. Working skill in the operation of word processing equipment and other automated office systems; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers; ability to operate standard office equipment, good oral/written communications.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice’s “Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy” and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check.

Duties

Responsibilities include organizing and processing all legal paperwork in a high-volume office mandated by the Code of Virginia and the courts/judges of Chesterfield. Functions include answering incoming calls; assisting the public; typing legal correspondences, letters, memos, court orders, etc.; data entry; creating criminal case files; filing of criminal records; copying; running background checks on VCIN (will be trained and certified by Virginia State Police); providing back up for all legal services assistants as needed. Perform other work as required.

This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

Shift

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Work Location

Commonwealth's Attorney

Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For Information On County Benefits, View Employee Benefits Summary.

Employer Chesterfield County

Address Human Resources Department

9901 Lori Road / P.O. Box 40

Chesterfield, Virginia, 23832

Phone 804-748-1551 (Office)

Website http://www.chesterfield.gov

Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office

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