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Front Desk

Woodbridge, VA

$45K - $52K/yr

The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for Prince William County, Cities of Manassas & Manassas Park is looking for Front Desk Reception. About the Role The Front Desk is the first-person ...

Prince William County

Front Desk

Woodbridge, VA

$45K - $52K/yr

The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for Prince William County, Cities of Manassas & Manassas Park is looking for Front Desk Reception. About the Role The Front Desk is the first-person ...

Prince William County, VA

Senior Executive Assistant

VA · On-site

$65K - $67K/yr

COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY Division: EXEC MGT/ADMIN SVCS Opening Date: 05/28/2026 Closing Date: 6/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern GRADE: C41 Introduction Senior Executive Assistant To The Commonwealth's Attorney ...

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Paralegal

Woodbridge, VA · On-site

$49K - $94K/yr

Introduction The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for Prince William County, Cities of Manassas & Manassas Park is looking for an experienced paralegal for daily dockets. About The Role This ...

Prince William County, VA

Front Desk

VA · On-site

$41K - $84K/yr

COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY Division: EXEC MGT/ADMIN SVCS Opening Date: 05/28/2026 Closing Date: 10/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern GRADE: B21 Introduction Administrative Technician- Front Desk Reception Starting ...

Spotsylvania County, VA

Legal Fellow

Spotsylvania, VA · On-site

$60K - $86K/yr

Commonwealth's Attorney Office, 9111 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553, VA Job Type: Regular Full-Time (Non-Exempt) Job Number: 02759 Department: Commonwealth Attorney Division: Attorneys ...

Prince William County, VA

Paralegal - Specialty Units

VA · On-site

$49K - $94K/yr

COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY Division: EXEC MGT/ADMIN SVCS Opening Date: 04/24/2026 Closing Date: 3/1/2027 11:59 PM Eastern GRADE: B23 Hiring Salary: $65,000.00 to $69,000.00 Introduction If you believe in ...

Prince William County, VA

Paralegal

VA · On-site

$49K - $94K/yr

COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY Division: EXEC MGT/ADMIN SVCS Opening Date: 04/24/2026 Closing Date: 3/1/2027 11:59 PM Eastern GRADE: B23 Hiring Salary: $55,000.00 to $65,000.00 Introduction The Office of the ...

City of Norfolk

Legal Secretary I - CWA

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$41K - $66K/yr

Description The Office of the Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney is responsible for the prosecution of all felony charges and some misdemeanor charges resulting from violations of the Criminal Code of ...

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Legal Secretary I - CWA

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$43K/yr

Legal Secretary I The Office of the Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney is responsible for the prosecution of all felony charges and some misdemeanor charges resulting from violations of the Criminal ...

City of Norfolk, VA

Legal Secretary I - CWA

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$41K - $66K/yr

Commonwealth's Attorney Opening Date: 06/03/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Description The Office of the Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney is responsible for the prosecution of all felony charges and ...

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Senior Executive Assistant

Senior Executive Assistant

Prince William County

Woodbridge, VA

$65K - $67K/yr

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Posted 9 days ago

Prince William County rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

70th of 646 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Senior Executive Assistant To The Commonwealth's Attorney

Salary Range: $65,910.00-$67,000.00

The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for Prince William County, Cities of Manassas & Manassas Park is looking for an experienced Executive Aide to the Commonwealth's Attorney.

About the Role

This position will provide support to the Commonwealth's Attorney by scheduling appointments, drafting correspondence, procurement and office supply purchasing, and other day-to-day administrative assistance. Additional duties include: assisting with drafting daily dockets, social media updates, preparing press releases, agendas, managing the internship program, and other special projects as they arise.

Preferences

Position requires three years of related experience. The selected applicant must: be organized and thorough with a keen eye for detail and must be a self-starter. This position works both independently and collaboratively in an office that values civility, initiative, sound judgment and skilled advocacy. Prior experience as an Executive Assistant is preferred.

Special Requirements

Requires High School Diploma or equivalent, Three Years Relevant experience.

NOTE: This is an at-will position which serves at the pleasure of the Commonwealth's Attorney. Please attach a resume and cover letter to the attention of the Honorable Amy Ashworth, Commonwealth's Attorney.

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