Legal Secretary

Salary: $48,337.10 - $82,173.07 Annually
Location : Leesburg, VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 26-00391
Department: Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 02/04/2026
Closing Date: 7/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 113


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ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

Introduction


The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Legal Secretary located in the Civil Process section.

Job Summary


Essential job functions include but are not limited to: greet and direct citizens, law enforcement personnel, and attorneys in a courteous and professional manner; answer incoming calls and forward to appropriate interdepartmental staff or outside agencies; process, sort and assign court documents to deputies for service; enter into the software tracking system information from court documents; route all documents for return to appropriate courts and jurisdictions after they have been served and the dispositions have been entered into the software tracking system; prepare necessary correspondence; collect service fees; prepare deposits and remittances; reconcile monthly bank statements; general filing; ability to multitask and prioritize work in rapidly changing situations; position requires accurate and extensive data entry; and work collaboratively with civilian and sworn personnel to meet departmental goals.

Hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications


High School diploma or equivalent; three (3) years of related clerical/administrative work experience with computer automated systems and office applications experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred but not required: Experience in legal office setting (secretary/receptionist/court clerk/paralegal).

Successful candidate must hold a Virginia Notary Public Commission or must obtain a commission within 60 days from the date of hire.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements


Selection process includes review of the Applicant Screening Questionnaire and County employment application, in-person interview(s), and an intensive background investigation to include fingerprinting, credit check, driving record, and polygraph examination.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.

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Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of related clerical/administrative work experience with computer automated systems and office applications or equivalent combination of education and experience?

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Are you a US citizen?

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Do you have any tattoos on your hands (except a wedding band tattoo), head, face, or neck?

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If you answered yes to the above question, are you willing to have them removed?

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

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Have you ever been convicted of a hate crime?

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Have you ever been convicted of sexual assault?

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Have you been convicted of an alcohol-related driving offense within the past 5 years?

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Have you ever been convicted of domestic violence?

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Have you ever been convicted of a crime that prevented you from carrying a firearm?

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The information you provide in this application and supplemental questionnaire must be truthful, complete, and consistent with the details included in your employment and education history. Your responses may be verified at any stage of the process and must be supported by the information in your application materials. By continuing, you confirm that all information you provide is accurate and can be substantiated by your application, resume and/or documentation upon request. Misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may result in removal from further consideration. Do you understand and agree to these terms?

• Yes, I understand and agree.
• No, I do not agree.

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