#1081- Paralegal/Legal Assistant

The County of Fluvanna recruiting a full-time Paralegal/Legal Assistant to provide legal, clerical, and administrative support services as well as prepare, process, and maintain office files and records; serving as support to staff in the County Attorney’s Office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain case files ensuring all necessary documents are present.
• Ensure Confidentiality of sensitive documents and information.
• Assembles background materials and related materials for meetings of the Board of Supervisors.
• Prepares legal notice advertisements for meetings of the Board of Supervisors.
• Performs title search of land records for properties located in Fluvanna County.
• Prepares deeds and easements.
• Prepares necessary paperwork to institute civil collection of outstanding balances owed to the County.
• Assists in gathering documents for Freedom of Information Act requests.
• Draft responses to subpoena duces tecum requests for County Attorney’s signature.
• Request information from attorneys, law enforcement officers, and court personnel.
• Forward ordinances adopted by the Board of Supervisors to the Municipal Code for inclusion in the County Code.
• Maintains County Code including distribution of ordinance and supplements to County Code recipients.
• Prepares correspondence and legal papers including motions, briefs, opinions, proceedings, orders, complaints, decisions, contracts, ordinances, resolutions, commitments, affidavits, and other documents.
• Assist in the preparation of the budget.
• Codes and approves invoices for payment.
• Prepares travel reimbursement forms.
• Handles registration for conferences.
• Responsible for ordering and maintaining office supplies.
• Responsible for incoming and outgoing mail.
• Complies with public record access and retention requirements for documents.
• Conducts legal research, as requested.
• Provides assistance to citizen inquiries.
• Performs other related tasks as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of departmental functions, county functions, organization, and policies.
• Thorough knowledge of the functions and policies of the court system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of various related software including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, court officials, and the general public. 

ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING:

• Any combination of education or experience equivalent to graduation from a four-year accredited
university or college and experience working in a law office.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in related field is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office environment exposure to computer screens; sitting for prolonged periods.
• Must have the ability to frequently or constantly lift, push/pull, and hold/carry 10 pounds.
• Work requires stooping, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating of machines,
determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and
activities.
• The worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
• Must possess an appropriate driver’s license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

POST OFFER REQUIREMENTS:

• Background Check
• Valid driver’s license

Hiring range-  $19.42 TO $23.30 hr, DOQ,  Excellent benefits (paid health, dental, and vision, flex spending, life, disability, VA retirement).

The position is open until filled

To Apply: submit your resume to jobs@fluvannacounty.org

or apply online at https://www.fluvannacounty.org/hr/page/1081-paralegallegal-assistant

EOE/ADA