Administrative Assistant (CD)- Commonwealth Attorney's Office

Salary: $40,600.00 - $50,000.00 Annually
Location : Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 202600122
Department: Commonwealth Attorney's Office
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description
Hanover County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office is seeking a dynamic paraprofessional with high energy that excels in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be able to hit the ground running to ensure our office provides exceptional customer service. Along with a competitive salary and benefits package with a generous holiday schedule, Hanover County offers a career ladder for advancement. Front-loaded paid leave included. The successful candidate will be a team player who excels in a structured environment.
General Description: This is a paraprofessional position. The incumbent performs administrative support tasks and manages projects.

Organization: The Administrative Assistant position is part of Hanover County's Career Development Program (CD). The Administrative Assistant Ladder has four (4) levels ranging from Administrative Assistant I to Senior Administrative Assistant. Incumbents normally report to a Department Head or Manager and supervise no staff. However, Senior Administrative Assistants may serve as workflow leaders to lower-level Administrative Assistants.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares correspondence, payment vouchers and other essential paperwork.
• Establishes and maintains computer and paper files and records.
• Performs necessary office support activities as directed.
• Provides superior customer service to callers and visitors to the Department.
• Prepares reports as needed.
• Maintains calendars and schedules.
• Makes travel arrangements.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Hazards
  1. None Known
• Environment
  1. Office
• Physical Effort
  1. Minimal
• FLSA
  1. Non-exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain records, organize, use the telephone, listen, understand and follow directions. Ability to learn the policies and procedures of and the services provided by the agency to which assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, employees and the general public.

Education, Experience and Training: High school diploma or equivalent required with previous administrative experience and training in Office Support Technology preferred - OR - Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. Higher levels on the Career Ladder require additional education and experience up to an Associate Degree.

Special Conditions:

• Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
• CPS (Child Protective Services) Check - DSS, CSB, Community Resources and Court Services only
• U.S. Citizenship Required - Sheriff's Office only
• Twelve-month probationary period
• Mandatory Participant in the Citizen Emergency Response On-call Plan (DSS ONLY)
• Must obtain valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of employment to be eligible to operate a county vehicle (DPU ONLY)
• VCIN (VA Criminal Information Network) (CCP ONLY)

Supplemental Information


Commonwealth Attorney's Office functions:

• Knowledge of the basic office procedures along with an understanding of court system and basic principles and practices of traffic and criminal law is preferred
• Serves at the will of the Hanover Commonwealth's Attorney
• Must have the ability to register as a Notary and maintain a VCIN certification with Virginia State Police.

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Hanover County is proud to provide our employees with the following comprehensive benefits package. Hanover provides a benefit package that provides for you in times of need, they offer an ongoing level of financial security, peace-of-mind, and healthy work-life balance. This is part of our goal to make Hanover County an attractive place to work. To see exactly what you will find with our offerings, click the link below:
Benefits | Hanover County, VAThis is an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail. The Pamunkey Regional Jail and Library share some of the County benefits, please visit their website for more details.
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