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Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or as needed.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of legal assistance/paralegal support to a law practice working for a government agency or other law practice is required including experience in legal research and title searches. Employee must also demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality, work well under pressure, and adjust priorities without close supervision. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are required; working knowledge of Access is preferred. Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills, proficiency in time management, the ability to work independently and as a team member, and the ability to organize and analyze written and verbal information are required.

Competent working knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures is required.

Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or Legal Assistant Certificate is preferred; however, an equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the required qualifications may substitute for educational criteria. Knowledge of and experience in state contract law and purchasing is preferred.

Travel As Needed.

This position is a state classified position. All classified employees new to the Commonwealth of Virginia will serve a 12-month probationary period. The VCCS offers competitive compensation along with excellent benefits and opportunity for career development.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.