Legal Assistant #W1158
Legal Assistant #W1158
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Title: Legal Assistant #W1158
State Role Title: Gen Admin Supv I/Coord I
Hiring Range: $49000 - $59000 per year (salary commensurate with experience)
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Department of Social Services
Location:Dept of Social Services
Agency Website: Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
At the Virginia Department of Social Services we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices ideas and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement we commit ourselves to listening learning and cultivating environments of trust respect and positive engagement. Together we are mission-driven eager to achieve and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve.
We design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety independence and overall well-being. We are a $2 billion agency one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies along with faith-based and non-profit organizations to promote the well-being of children adults and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside 1650 (state) and 12200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System who ensure that thousands of Virginias most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them.
Legal Assistant will provide program support to the Appeals & Fair Hearings Unit in order to process appeal requests in a timely and accurate manner.
Primary functions include daily data entry of appeal information preparation of reports as required transcribing hearing records preparing cases for court typing of letters/vouchers processing mail answering telephones filing and generally providing technical assistance to staff and the general public who contact the Unit concerning appeals.
Legal Assistant will provide direct support to Hearing Officers and Director of Appeals and Fair Hearing.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience preparing documents case files and/or hearings transcripts for attorney review.
Ability to understand and adhere to Division policies and procedures.
Ability to prepare hearing records for hearing officer and courts.
Ability to prepare transcripts of Appeal Hearings.
Accuracy in preparing letters/correspondence and other written documents.
Ability to work under strict time constraints.
Ability to assess workload prioritize adapt timely and appropriately to process documents and information within specified deadlines.
Computer literacy with intermediate skills in word processing and database usage including demonstrated skills in data entry retrieval inquiry functions and report generation.
Additional Considerations
Familiarity with the administrative hearing process.
Experience preparing legal documents.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.
VDSS will record information from each new employees Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
To be considered for this position you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line Virginia Jobs (PageUp) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional considerations as stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date.
In addition to a rewarding work experience VDSS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits pre-tax spending accounts state funded Short and Long Term Disability paid holidays vacation tuition assistance free wellness programs and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching Employee Benefits.
The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.
VDSS does not provide sponsorship.
VDSS is an official certified state agency that values the service and experience of our Veterans. As such Veterans are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants if requested during the application and/or interview process.
If you have been affected by Policy 1.30 Layoff as a state employee and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Card (Blue Card) you must submit this document through the Virginia Jobs (PageUp) employment site when you apply.
Contact Information
Name: VDSS Division of Human Resources
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
