Office of Legal Affairs Manager
Apply NowCompany: City of Richmond, VA
Location: Richmond, VA 23223
Description:
Salary : $75,030.00 - $120,920.00 Annually
Location : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 41M00001008
Department: Police
Opening Date: 04/17/2025
Closing Date: 5/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y? Respect. Equity. Accountability. Diversity...YOU!!!
This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:
The Richmond Police Department is seeking qualified and dedicated professionals to apply for the position of Office of Legal Affairs Manager. This role is responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating policies in collaboration with assigned legal counsel to enhance the department's processes and responses to legal inquiries. Additionally, the position involves supervising the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) staff.
Successful completion of an interview and thorough background investigation is required. Please note that the Police Department background process may take up to 45-60 days. An applicant disqualified from the Police background process may reapply a year after disqualification.
Duties include but are not limited to
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
The ideal candidate will:
Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; and occasionally climb, stoop, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.
The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
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5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following:Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
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Which best describes your highest level of education?
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Which answer best describes your supervisory experience?
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Detail your experience in the legal field, including roles such as paralegal, courthouse clerk, or other legal positions.
06
Have you previously reviewed or prepared responses to Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests?
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Have you previously reviewed or prepared responses to subpoenas duces tecum?
Required Question
Location : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 41M00001008
Department: Police
Opening Date: 04/17/2025
Closing Date: 5/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y? Respect. Equity. Accountability. Diversity...YOU!!!
This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Language Incentive
- Referral Bonus
- Tuition Assistance Program
The Richmond Police Department is seeking qualified and dedicated professionals to apply for the position of Office of Legal Affairs Manager. This role is responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating policies in collaboration with assigned legal counsel to enhance the department's processes and responses to legal inquiries. Additionally, the position involves supervising the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) staff.
Successful completion of an interview and thorough background investigation is required. Please note that the Police Department background process may take up to 45-60 days. An applicant disqualified from the Police background process may reapply a year after disqualification.
Duties include but are not limited to
- Plan, implement, and coordinate policies in collaboration with the Department's assigned legal counsel to improve the Department's processes and responses to legal inquiries.
- Handle Virginia Freedom of Information requests, subpoenas duces tecum, firearms releases, unclaimed remains, and other legal requests.
- Propose, write, and review internal division policies to ensure division efficiency and compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as Department policies.
- Coordinate the review and execution of memoranda of agreement or understanding.
- Supervise, coordinate, and monitor assignments of the Office of Legal Affairs staff, including conducting performance evaluations.
- Utilize various Richmond Police Department programs and software such as Records Management System (RMS), TREDS, Netviewer, and Evidence.com to research and generate police incident/police crash reports, CAD reports, calls for service reports, and other relevant reports.
- Work closely and regularly communicate with officers, Department staff, the City Attorney's Office, and other City agency employees.
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or field related to assignment
- Four years of journey-level professional experience in area related to assignment
- 3+ years of supervisory experience within private sector, public safety or governmental operations
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
- Prior experience in the legal field is preferred but not required. This includes, but is not limited to, experience as a court clerk or paralegal
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
The ideal candidate will:
- Demonstrate proficiency in using computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Be familiar with Virginia's Judicial System Online Case Information System and have a general knowledge of Virginia court scheduling processes.
- Possess strong communication skills for interacting with various internal and external departments.
- Have experience in conducting effective meetings and managing staff, including supervising, scheduling, setting goals, and assigning work.
- Exhibit the highest standards of ethics and confidentiality.
Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; and occasionally climb, stoop, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.
The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
01
10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
- Yes
- No
02
5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following:Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
- Yes
- No
03
Which best describes your highest level of education?
- High school diploma/GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
- None of the above
04
Which answer best describes your supervisory experience?
- Less than two years of experience
- Two to five years of experience
- More than five years of experience
- No experience
05
Detail your experience in the legal field, including roles such as paralegal, courthouse clerk, or other legal positions.
06
Have you previously reviewed or prepared responses to Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests?
- Yes
- No
07
Have you previously reviewed or prepared responses to subpoenas duces tecum?
- Yes
- No
Required Question