Overview
LEGAL ASSISTANT II Jobs in Newport News, VA at City of Newport News
JOB DESCRIPTION
LEGAL ASSISTANT II (STAFF TECHNICIAN II)
COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITES
This position is responsible for performing a variety of legal tasks with an emphasis on criminal
prosecution of violent crimes, drug, weapon and traffic offenses and juvenile and domestic relation
matters. Their primary function is to support the Commonwealth Attorney, Deputy Commonwealth
Attorneys, Assistant Commonwealth Attorneys and the paralegals in trial preparation and the
prosecution of criminal defendants in the City of Newport News. Reports to Legal Coordinator and
Deputy Commonwealth Attorneys.
Legal Assistant II’s are distinguished by the level of work performed and the qualifications of the
employee including education and years of experience.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs many tasks, including data entry, filing mail, drafting paperwork, and helping to build cases for
or against individuals or groups of people. Running criminal histories for defendants and witnesses for
prosecution.
Bates stamp and scan police report binders and exhibits.
Responsible for ordering certified orders of conviction from other jurisdictions; drafting transportation
orders for defendants and witnesses to be brought before the court; updating files brought back from
court to make sure they go to the next stage whether that be a new court date, to be ended or
transferred to another court; checking off all motions dockets and general district court trial dockets;
and pre-setting general district court cases with defense attorneys that have not been assigned to a
prosecutor and sending correspondence to the Court notifying them of the new date selected.
Other duties include filing any and all necessary documents with the Court; and checking off and sending
out subpoenas drafted by the prosecutors.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community
and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s values. Employees are also
expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
Legal Procedures and Law –Knowledge of the criminal justice system including court rules, processes
and procedures. Knowledge of crimes, offenses and motor vehicle laws of Virginia.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Certification required (this certification can be obtained
through on the job training.)
REQUIRED SKILLS
Computer Skills – Able to utilize a personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet and related
software to effectively complete a variety of legal tasks with reasonable speed and accuracy. Maintain
data in our case management system specifically designed for prosecution and other advance software
programs utilized by the Courts.
Interpersonal Relationships – Develop and maintain cooperative and professional relationships with
employees and all levels of management to include representatives from other departments and
organizations.
Time Management – plan and organize daily work routine. Implements work activities in accordance
with priorities and estimated schedules. Must be detail oriented, self-motivated and possess the ability
to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with efficiency.
REQUIRED ABILITIES
Judgment/Decision Making – have the ability to use logic and reasoning to understand, analyze and
evaluate situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions.
Communication – have the ability to effectively communicate ideas and proposals verbally and in
writing, to include the preparation of reports, complex legal documents and other correspondence for
distribution to Judges, attorneys and the general public. Have the ability to listen and understand
information and ideas being presented verbally and in writing. Ability to handle a variety of issues with
tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Requires graduation from high school or the equivalent. Experience in the criminal justice field.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires an acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and
a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work. Some lifting, carrying,
pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve
extended periods of time at keyboard or work station. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and
discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals especially while viewing Axon videos.
Title: LEGAL ASSISTANT II
Company: City of Newport News
Location: Newport News, VA
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