Job Description
Salary: $45,132.00 - $49,645.00 Annually
Location : Hampton, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 08324
Department: COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY
Opening Date: 10/07/2024
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Function "Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring."
Would you like to join us in serving the citizens of Hampton? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? If so, come join our team! We are dedicated to advocating for victims and seeking justice. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, a rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other perks and benefits.
The purpose of the class is to provide responsible and confidential paraprofessional work in support of the professional legal staff of the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. The class works under general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.
*This position does not have remote work or telework options. Minimum Requirements - Completion of a paralegal program recognized by the American Bar Association or graduation from a college or university with a related Associate's or Bachelor's degree
- A minimum of two (2) years of full-time equivalent paralegal work or closely related experience.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.
- Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
Additional Requirements - The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.
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Examples of Work - Organizes litigation files and reviews and organizes transactional records as needed.
- Drafts routine legal documents under direct attorney supervision; prepares and drafts briefs, opinions, proceedings, motions, orders, complaints, affidavits, subpoena, and other documents to facilitate legal action or construct a case file under attorney supervision.
- Provides litigation support from initial receipt of arrest warrant through discovery and trial including, but not limited to, preparation of case-related pleadings and documents, preparation of subpoenas, case management data entry, statistical collection and data entry, and other duties as assigned.
- Files legal documents with courts and administrative agencies.
- Responds to routine information requests from other City departments, criminal justice agencies, and the public.
- Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Benefits Overview
This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:
- Sentara Health Medical Insurance
- OptumRx
- Delta Dental Insurance
- Anthem Blue View Vision
- FSA Reimbursement accounts
- Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
- Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
- Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
- Other forms of leave include:
- Maternity Leave
- Parental Bonding Leave
- Care for Sick Parent Leave
- Birthday Leave
- Personal day (available every quarter)
The eleven paid holidays each year include:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- President's Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- Employee's birthday
- A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
- Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
- Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
- Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
- The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or
- Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature. Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.
- Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.
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Have you completed a paralegal program recognized by the American Bar Association, paralegal certification, or graduation from a college or university with an Associates or Bachelor's Degree?
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Which of the options below best describes your paralegal work experience involving criminal law?
- No experience
- 1-2 years of experience
- 3-4 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
03
I understand that this position is non-exempt.
04
I understand that I must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
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