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Virginia Information Technologies Agency
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Legal Assistant
Virginia Information Technologies Agency · Richmond, Virginia, United States
In short
The legal assistant will receive, evaluate, and process complaints against lawyers while maintaining accurate database records. They will also handle subpoena responses, conduct limited research, and perform special projects as required by the Discipline Department.
What they're looking for
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Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent administrative experience, preferably within a legal environment. Proficiency in database management, online research tools, and the ability to apply professional conduct rules are essential.
About the employer
Virginia Information Technologies Agency
We connect, protect and innovate for the Commonwealth of Virginia through IT services, cybersecurity and governance.
VITA connects, protects and innovates IT services, infrastructure and cybersecurity for 67 Virginia agencies, 55,000 state workers and 8.6 million Virginians.
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VITA's new guiding principles: Our new vision is to be Virginia's most customer-focused technology partner, empowering the Commonwealth to achieve more through innovative, efficient and secure technology. Our new mission is to deliver sustainable and effective results to our customers through innovative, efficient and secure services. Our new tagline is Connecting - Protecting - Innovating Our agency personas: we are the Commonwealth's IT protector, our partners' collaborator and Virginia's innovator. Our new value statements: Accountability - We take ownership for delivering on defined outcomes, being transparent and responsible for the decisions we make. Inclusive Collaboration - We engage diverse individuals and teams from VITA, customers and suppliers to develop solutions together and foster mutually beneficial partnerships. Growth Mindset - We embrace challenges and opportunities for growth, striving to discover innovative solutions and never accepting the status quo. Effectiveness - We work decisively to deliver solutions by taking a data-driven approach that creates value for the Commonwealth. Persistence - We are dedicated to accomplishing our mission by delivering timely and innovative solutions for our customers despite challenges.
- INDUSTRY
- IT Services and IT Consulting
- COMPANY
- Government Agency
- FOUNDED
- 2003
- HEADQUARTERS
- Richmond, VA
- SIZE
- 201-500
- OFFICES
- 1 on LinkedIn
- OPEN HERE
- 12 roles
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Questions about this role
- Is this Virginia Information Technologies Agency role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- What does it pay?
- The posting lists $48,000–$51,000 a year.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 0-2 years.
The posting, in full
Title: Legal Assistant Hiring Range: $48,000-$51,000 Agency: Virginia State Bar Agency Website: www.vsb.org Recruitment Type: General Public - G The Virginia State Bar is searching for an efficient and self-motivated legal assistant to receive, evaluate, and process complaints against lawyers. In collaboration with intake attorneys, this position will receive complaint data from the public, lawyers, judges, and other court officials; analyze pertinent data from complaint submissions; and enter complaint data into a database. The assistant must discern whether the complaint is new and requires immediate attention based on the Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct, an update to an existing complaint, or a review of a previous determination. In addition, the assistant will issue and process subpoena responses for the Discipline Department; process and mail correspondence; maintain computer files; conduct limited research; and perform special projects and other duties as required.
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Title: Legal Assistant
Hiring Range: $48,000-$51,000
Agency: Virginia State Bar
Agency Website: www.vsb.org
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia State Bar is searching for an efficient and self-motivated legal assistant to receive, evaluate, and process complaints against lawyers. In collaboration with intake attorneys, this position will receive complaint data from the public, lawyers, judges, and other court officials; analyze pertinent data from complaint submissions; and enter complaint data into a database. The assistant must discern whether the complaint is new and requires immediate attention based on the Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct, an update to an existing complaint, or a review of a previous determination. In addition, the assistant will issue and process subpoena responses for the Discipline Department; process and mail correspondence; maintain computer files; conduct limited research; and perform special projects and other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an administrative position, preferably in a legal environment. In addition, we are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, dependable, flexible, able to give information while exercising good judgment and confidentiality, and comfortable working under pressure with tight deadlines. He/she will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills; the ability to communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing; and the ability to learn quickly and apply rules applicable to lawyer misconduct. In addition, the assistant must be computer-savvy, highly proficient with databases and online research tools, and comfortable leveraging generative AI and emerging technologies to enhance work quality, efficiency and innovation. Selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.
Special Instructions
DO NOT COMPLETE A STATE APPLICATION. Submit your cover letter and resume to hr@vsb.org.
Contact Information
Name: VSB HR office
Phone: 804-775-0500
Email: hr@vsb.org
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