Paralegal

Excellent people skills are required for this position. Responsibilities include data entry, preparing cases for prosecution, to include gathering and redacting necessary documents and video evidence, responding to discovery requests from opposing counsel, preparing court dockets and witness subpoenas, corresponding with crime victims, and general administrative duties for prosecutors. Additional duties will include answering phones, greeting the public, and directing inquiries to the appropriate staff member or agency.

Excellent written/spoken English skills required, with preference given to bilingual candidates. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and proficiency editing and redacting PDFs and video files is preferred.

Employees of the Commonwealth’s Attorney are at-will and serve at the pleasure of the Commonwealth’s Attorney. Criminal background check is required prior to employment. Address resume and cover letter to Monica Hart, Office Administrator. Applicants will be screened and called for initial interviews. No phone inquiries please. Applications accepted through March 27, 2026.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,726.10 - $57,461.04 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Application Question(s):

• Paralegals in the office may arrive between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. and must work 8 hours plus at least 1/2 hour lunch break. Telework option is not available to employees. Are you able to work this schedule?

Experience:

• criminal justice: 1 year (Preferred)
• paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• a language other than English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Alexandria, VA 22314 (Required)

Work Location: In person