Administrative Officer II - Non-Merit (State's Attorney)

Baltimore County Government; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County Government's Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office in Towson seeks an Administrative Officer II to perform general administrative duties in a fast-paced legal environment. The role requires interaction with attorneys, victims, and witnesses, strong organization, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Hours are 8:30 to 4:00, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include front-desk coverage, answering calls, sorting mail, managing a case queue, and entering victims and

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized.
• Strong interpersonal skills when interacting with attorneys, victims, and witnesses.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Cover the reception window and assist visitors.
• Answer phones and sort mail.
• Manage own case management queue.
• Enter victims and witnesses into the court system for District Court cases.
• Assist Body Worn Camera Unit with triaging District Court cases.
• Work primarily sedentary with occasional light lifting.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Interacting with attorneys

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Position

This job opening is for the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office. We are located in the Circuit Court Building in Towson. Hours are 8:30 – 4:00 M-F. We provide vacation leave, personal leave and sick days as well-paid county/federal holidays.

Non-Merit vacancy exists in the State's Attorney's Office.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Examples of Duties

This position is responsible for the performance of general administrative duties. The ideal candidate should be able to interact professionally with attorneys, victims and witnesses, have the ability to multitask, have exceptional organizational skills, a positive attitude, be able to work independently, demonstrate enthusiasm to learn new ideas and concepts, and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

Adnminstrative Officer Duties include:

• Cover the Reception window; helping visitors, victims and witnesses that come to the office;
• Answering phone calls;
• Sort physical mail that comes into the office;
• Responsible for their own case management queue;
• Will enter victims and witnesses into the court system for District Court cases so they are summonsed for court;
• Will assist Body Worn Camera Unit with triaging District Court cases;

The work of this position is primarily sedentary, with occasional bending and light lifting to perform tasks associated with office work.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Administrative Officer II - Non-Merit (State's Attorney)

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

All applicants must be of good moral character and emotionally stable, as determined by a comprehensive background investigation and drug test.