Administrative & Operations Lead - Public Defender Office

Branch County; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement/pension plans

Job summary

Branch County’s Public Defender Office is seeking an Administrative Assistant who will support department operations, manage staff workflows, and coordinate resources. The role serves as the HR liaison for administrative personnel matters and collaborates with the Finance Department on financial responsibilities.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–4 years of supervisory experience, ideally with exposure to court or legal settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, paralegal, criminal justice or related field.
• Two to four years’ experience managing/supervising multiple staff at varied educational levels and job specialties.
• Experience in a court, law office, or legal environment is preferred.
• Thorough working knowledge of records management and continuous improvement principles and practices.
• Good working knowledge of budget development and control principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Develops the annual budget for all department functions in consultation with the Public Defender and monitors the budget.
• Collect data, prepare quarterly reports, and manage department reporting and statistics.
• Supervises clerical, investigative and social work staff, including hiring, training, performance management and policy administration.
• Oversees case management systems, records retention, and reporting systems.
• Coordinates court activities and acts as the point of contact for other county departments and the public.
• Oversees training, travel arrangements, and compliance with County policy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration/paralegal/criminal justice

Tools

Document management software

Workflow design

Word processing/spreadsheets/databases

Job description

Branch County’s Public Defender Office is seeking an Administrative Assistant who will support department operations, manage staff workflows, and coordinate resources. The role serves as the HR liaison for administrative personnel matters and collaborates with the Finance Department on financial responsibilities.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–4 years of supervisory experience, ideally with exposure to court or legal settings.