Executive Assistant - Circuit Court

Executive Assistant - Circuit Court

Salary

$43,411.00 - $47,752.00 Annually

Location

Circuit Court, Hampton, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

09376

Department

CIRCUIT COURT

Opening Date

06/23/2026

Closing Date

7/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Function

Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring."

The City of Hampton Circuit Court is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide advanced administrative support in a fast-paced professional environment. This position performs a broad range of complex clerical, technical, and administrative duties, requiring sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting court operations, coordinating administrative activities, and ensuring the efficient functioning of the office while delivering exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders.

• This position is located within the Circuit Court Department and requires intermediate knowledge of court operations and procedures, as well as the ability to draft legal memoranda, pleadings, orders, and other court-related documents.

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of an Associates degree or higher in Office Administration, Business, Public Administration or a closely related field of study.
• Three (3) years of experience in providing support, planning and scheduling at an executive level, preferably within a municipal government or other service related organization.
• Requires the ability to efficiently use a personal computer and other office equipment to complete tasks. Requires good knowledge of office terminology, procedures, and equipment; working knowledge of Microsoft Office software; good understanding of business arithmetic and English.
• Requires the ability to: learn complex computer programs; maintain records and attention to detail; follow complex oral and written instructions, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse populations.
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills.
• An acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

• Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality of all information; the ability to make sound independent judgments within the context of established departmental and City policies and procedures.
• Work environment demands extensive contact with the public, city employees, elected officials, business executives, and representatives of municipal, state, and federal government, as well as other public and private organizations.
• This position demands the incumbent present him/herself in a polished and professional manner and possess a high degree of courtesy and responsiveness in assisting citizens and employees with their concerns.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills are essential. The ability to handle conflict and sensitive and confidential issues with maturity, professionalism and diplomacy is paramount.
• Must have flexibility to work non-standard work hours when needed.

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Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Medical Insurance
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Care for Sick Parent Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Years Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Presidents Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

• Employees birthday

• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the VRS website.

• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the ICMA-RC website.

• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Sentara EAP website.

• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

Savings bonds are available to the Citys workforce.

• Employees are covered for Workers Compensation where appropriate.

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

• High school graduate or GED completed
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree or higher

02

Which option below best describes your years of experience in providing support, planning and scheduling at an executive level, preferably within a municipal government or other service related organization.

• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 - 2 years of experience
• 3 - 4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

03

Which of the options below best describes your knowledge of court operations and procedures, as well as the ability to draft legal memoranda, pleadings, orders, and other court-related documents.

• No knowledge
• Basic knowledge
• Intermediate knowledge
• Extensive knowledge

04

This position requires that you possess a valid drivers license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hamptons criteria. Failure to provide your drivers license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your drivers license number by entering it below:

05

I understand that this position requires flexibility to work non-standard work hours when needed.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr