Legal Information Clerk

Legal Information Clerk

The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney is committed to pursuing justice through the fair and ethical prosecution of criminal offenses in the City of Virginia Beach. Our office plays a critical role in ensuring public safety and upholding the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates to fill a part-time Legal Information Clerk position. This role requires individuals who are highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated to contribute to the effective operation of the criminal justice system. This position will focus primarily on records management, working in our file room, and general administrative support.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Enter and update case-related data in our electronic case management system
• Maintain, organize, and archive criminal and civil case files according to established records retention and destruction policies
• File records using terminal digit filing systems
• Generate and review internal reports
• Perform clerical tasks such as copying, scanning, filing, answering phones, and distributing documents
• Follow all office and records management policies and procedures
• Coordinate with other staff to ensure timely and accurate recordkeeping

To be successful in this role, candidates must:

• Demonstrate excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Be able to comprehend and follow complex written and verbal instructions
• Exhibit reliability, initiative, and a professional demeanor
• Be able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting
• Have the ability to sit and operate a computer terminal for extended periods (up to 6 hours per day)
• Be capable of lifting boxes or files weighing up to 50 pounds

Preferences:

• Academic degree in criminal justice or similar field
• Prior professional experience with a Virginia Court or a Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
• Background in the criminal justice field
• Proficient data entry skills and attention to data integrity
• Experience working with legal or law enforcement databases and systems (e.g., CMS, eProsecutor, PISTOL, Axon Records)
• Previous clerical experience, including file organization, copying, and phone handling
• Experience working with file organization and Records Management.

This position is an at-will position serving at the pleasure of the Commonwealth's Attorney. The Commonwealth's Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information and to apply for this position please visit virginiabeach.gov.