Legal Information Clerk
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23450, USA
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Law/Legal
Legal Counsel, Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Lawyer
The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney is responsible for prosecuting those charged with violating the criminal laws of Virginia in Virginia Beach. We are seeking a legal information clerk to perform clerical work such as entering data into a case management system, running and analyzing criminal records, generating reports, filing by terminal digit number. There is required cross training and back-up of other office functions to meet peak workload demands.
The ability to work flexible hours when needed.
In order to be a successful candidate in this position, you must be able to manage multiple tasks, organize detailed information, and understand and follow complex instructions. This person should be VCIN/NCIC certified within 3 months of the start date. We also desire candidates who are self-motivated, detail-oriented, works well under pressure and meet deadlines. The candidates must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Lastly, the selected candidates should be able to sit and operate a computer terminal for up to 6 hours each day and lift boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.
Preferences for this position include:
- Academic degree in criminal justice or similar field
- Professional experience with a Virginia Court or Commonwealth’s Attorney Office
- Prior professional experience in the criminal justice field
- Experience running criminal records – NCIC/VCIN Certification
- Data Entry Experience
- Experience updating databases and case management systems (i.e. CMS, eProsecutor, Pistol, Axon Records)
- Experience performing clerical work (i.e. answering and transferring phone calls, filing, copying, etc.)
These positions are the at-will positions serving at the pleasure of the Commonwealth’s Attorney. For additional information and to apply for this position please visit The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and Paid-Time-Off.
Why Work with Us?The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office offers a unique opportunity to serve your community while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career. With competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and a commitment to work-life balance, this is a great place to grow professionally and personally.
At the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive, balanced, and rewarding work environment for our employees. As part of our commitment to your success and well-being, we offer a wide range of incentives and benefits designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.
Incentives and Benefits:Ability to work from home on a periodic basis depending on your job responsibilities.
With 15 paid holidays each year, we ensure you have ample time to recharge and spend with loved ones.
Health Benefits:
Your health is our priority. Our benefits package includes access to medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
Office provides a peer support team to provide resources and assist supporting the mental health of staff.
Feel secure knowing you are covered with life insurance as part of our commitment to your long-term well-being.
We want you to have peace of mind for the future. Take advantage of our competitive retirement plan options, including a pension program, to help you plan for a comfortable retirement.
We understand the burden of student loans. Since we are public service, many employees have the potential for public service student loan forgiveness programs to ease their financial journey.
Whether you're pursuing a degree or continuing education, we support your professional growth with tuition reimbursement programs to assist with educational expenses.
Work alongside passionate professionals in a positive and inclusive environment that values teamwork, integrity, and service to the community.
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