Administrative Assistant Iv
- Employer
- Fairfax County Government
- Location
- Fairfax, Virginia
- Salary
- $45,204.64 - $75,341.14 Annually
- Closing date
- Oct 15, 2022
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- Industry
- Government and Public Services, State & Local
- Function
- Administrative
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
Provides legal administrative support to attorneys and paralegals in the Office of the County Attorney which provides legal counsel and representation to the Board of Supervisors and County agencies. Further duties include:
- Drafts, types, edits, proofreads, and files time-sensitive legal documents and briefs.
- Types and/or prepares routine correspondence and documents for attorney's review and signature.
- Organizes and prepares litigation and assignment files.
- Utilizes state and federal court electronic case tracking systems and County Attorney databases for researching, closing and archiving files.
- Coordinates and schedules conferences and meetings.
- Extensive contact with County agency personnel, outside counsel, consultants, and other persons.
- Under the supervision of the attorneys, collects, reviews, organizes, analyzes, and redacts records requested pursuant to VFOIA, subpoena duces tecum, or discovery requests using various software applications such as Logikull.
- Performs other administrative duties as assigned to facilitate the functions and operation of a law office.
- Answers calls for main agency line; scans mails and act as agency courier by driving to and from the Fairfax County Courts to file and retrieve legal documents.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to high school graduation and three years of experience providing administrative support in the assigned functional area(s).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experience working in a legal environment, to include opening and closing files, preparing pleadings, and performing factual research.
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of legal system.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience using a legal case management system.
- Strong technical skills including Foxit and Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be subject to a weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter.
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Duties are performed in a frequently stressful and fast paced office environment. Duties require the ability to type, input, and retrieve data from a personal computer up to 7 hours per day; stand in one place up to 3 hours using copier; and lift archive boxes weighing up to 35 pounds. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
Company
Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.
Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans
Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.
Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.
For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.
- Website
- https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/jobs
- Location
-
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US
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