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City of Norfolk

Receptionist/File Room Clerk

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  • Part Time
  • $19.56 - $34.24/hour
  • Norfolk, VA
November 20, 2025 Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Description




The Office of the Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney is dedicated to the principles of public safety, equity, honesty, and fairness. We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Receptionist / File Room Clerk to join our team. This dual-role position is ideal for someone who enjoys providing excellent front desk service while keeping records and files organized behind the scenes.


Departmental Hiring Salary: $20.00 an hour

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 20 hours per week

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

  • Greet and assist visitors and staff in a professional manner

  • Answer direct phone calls, take messages, and manage inquiries

  • Maintain and organize physical and electronic filing systems

  • Retrieve, file, and track documents as needed

  • Perform general clerical duties including data entry, photocopying, and scanning

  • Support office staff with administrative tasks as assigned


Education/Experience

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.  The ideal candidate will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, case management systems, and have a working knowledge of legal terminology, forms, and procedures.  As a public face of this Office and of the justice system, people skills and a positive attitude are a must.  Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

No experience required.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

  • Previous experience in reception, clerical, or office support preferred

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

  • Ability to multitask and manage time effectively

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) a plus


Additional Information & Requirements

Work Location: 800 East City Hall Drive, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 20 hours per week

Salary
  • $19.56 - $34.24/hour


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