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Job Description
The City Attorney's Office represents the City, the School Board, the Norfolk Employee's Retirement System, the Chrysler Museum and other boards and commissions in legal matters. The office defends its clients in all litigation, files suits on behalf of its clients, prepares sound legislation for consideration by City Council, provides impartial advice, prepares contracts, ordinances and provides other legal services as necessary. The Office of the Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney is responsible for the prosecution of all felony charges and some misdemeanor charges resulting from violations of the Criminal Code of Virginia occurring in the City of Norfolk. The Office also handles certain civil matters, including forfeiture actions against property used in connection with crimes, expungement and sealing of criminal records, and restoration of driving privileges.
Departmental Hiring Salary:
$43,750 •This position works at the will of the Commonwealth's Attorney•The hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The essential functions of this position are responsible for but are not limited to, customer service, administrative duties of the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, typing letters, filing documents by hand and electronically, updating the office's case management system (Prosecutor by Karpel), preparing indictments, and creating subpoenas, transportation orders, and other legal documents. Knowledge, skills, and ability to effectively communication orally and in writing. Paying attention to grammar, punctuation, spelling, proofing, and arithmetic. Proficient in the use of computers and software programs to include word processing, database management, and spreadsheets. Having the ability to maintain and organize records, file alphabetically, numerically and chronologically, effectively listen, understand and follow directions. Should also have the ability to write legibly, to schedule and coordinate meetings and conferences, to interpret written material, and have the ability learn the policies and procedures of the team to which assigned. Ensure all data is verified, detailed, and organized. Must demonstrate tact, discretion, good judgment, regular and punctual attendance, and good telephone etiquette. Assists attorneys in preparing and filing various legal instruments in all courts ( e.g. , motions for judgment, warrants in debt; interrogatories and show cause summonses, notices of lien, garnishments, and garnishment dispositions; notices of satisfaction of judgments; and orders to vacate judgments, etc.). Assists attorneys in preparing a variety of legal instruments outside the context of litigation ( e.g. , opinions, ordinances, resolutions, and agreements). Assists with legal debt collection, delinquent tax suits, real estate matters and the maintenance of installment plans on deferred payment loans. Also assists in training City collection coordinators in pre-judgment collections, bankruptcies, court procedures and post-judgment collections. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one year of related clerical/secretarial experience. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a legal office environment, be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook; Adobe Acrobat or Nuance PowerPDF; and a legal case management system, preferably Prosecutor by Karpel.
Work Location:
Norfolk Civic Plaza, 810 Union St, Norfolk, VA 23510
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM, 40 hours per week
