Administrative Assistant - Public Defender (Flexible)

State of Colorado; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible schedules

HSA Plan

Job summary

Office of the Colorado State Public Defender in Colorado is seeking an Administrative Assistant to perform routine clerical and receptionist duties in a fast-paced, supportive environment. You will learn court procedures and case file management while delivering compassionate service to indigent clients.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask with attention to detail, under supervision by an Office Manager or Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent required. No prior experience required.
• Knowledge of English language, grammar, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division);
• Knowledge of standard software applications such as, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, internet browsers and e-mail.

Responsibilities

• Performs general reception duties including answering phones with multiple lines. Screens calls, takes messages and refers callers to the appropriate person, office or agency.
• Greets and assists onsite visitors such as, clients, coworkers, and other agency personnel. Provides general information such as, name of appointed attorney and scheduled court dates.
• Maintains the reception area.
• Opens, enters data and updates, and may close client files in the online case management system.
• Moves hardcopy files to/from the closed file room in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Attends meetings and trainings as required.

Skills

Reception

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

Internet browsers

Job description

Office of the Colorado State Public Defender in Colorado is seeking an Administrative Assistant to perform routine clerical and receptionist duties in a fast-paced, supportive environment. You will learn court procedures and case file management while delivering compassionate service to indigent clients.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask with attention to detail, under supervision by an Office Manager or Supervisor.