LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASST 3

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Nov 13, 2025

Req ID: 44149
Team: O16 LAW DEPT
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Performs secretarial and administrative/clerical duties as they relate to legal work as described in 15.02 C584 Secretary, and possesses a knowledge of and expertise in those functions peculiar to legal work, such as preparing documentation for loans (deeds of trust, promissory notes, financial statements, releases, reconveyances); preparing correspondence relating to litigation (pleadings, court forms, reports, etc.); preparing contracts involving leases, licenses, purchases, sales, real estate, employment, insurance, and other matters; preparing bankruptcy claims, petitions of remission, and library transmittal correspondence. Must have a working knowledge of the law library, state and federal regulations, code sections, legal decisions, and Commerce Clearing House volumes.

Newport News Shipbuilding’s Law Department has an opportunity for a Legal Admin to join their team! The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and possess a high level of integrity and discretion in performing their duties.

Performs administrative/clerical duties in support of attorneys in the Law Department at NNS; possess thorough knowledge of and expertise in technical functions supporting legal office work, specifically the operation of word and data processing systems (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint); prepares correspondence and other documents for internal clients and outside parties; screens incoming phone calls and places outgoing calls for attorneys; works with attorneys, paralegals and Law Department administrators across HII divisions to coordinate and accomplish department functions; develops and maintains a working knowledge of databases and systems associated with Law Department operations. Coordinates attorney travel and processes expense reports.

Must Have

High School/GED and 4 years of additional education and/or experience

Preferred Qualifications

Successful candidate will possess technical skills and abilities set forth in job description and have prior working knowledge of Chrome River, AdTrav, process director, visitor management system (VMS), scheduling meetings utilizing Cisco Webex/Microsoft Teams, and perfect commerce. In addition, this position requires an energetic team player who is able to work independently and in a team environment at all levels, both within and external to the company. Prior experience as an administrative assistant is preferred.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

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