District Court Administrative Assistant- Posted 11/5/26

Plymouth County District Attorney; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office seeks an organized Administrative Assistant who will provide clerical and customer service support to District Court locations under supervision.

Responsibilities include maintaining files and databases, greeting visitors, handling phone calls, and assisting attorneys and staff. Strong computer skills and the ability to meet deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of administrative work experience
• Strong computer skills including Word and Excel
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize time-sensitive matters and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain confidentiality
• Diplomacy in dealings with professionals and the public
• Interest in public service and the Criminal Justice System
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently or in a team
• Ability to work at multiple Plymouth County DA locations

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, clerical, and general support to the District Court Assistant
• Greet visitors and assess their needs, directing to appropriate staff
• Provide reception coverage as needed
• District Court case entry, updating and disposition
• Answer and direct calls
• Photocopy, fax, scan, proofread and create documents
• Manage storage and retrieval of files
• Handle internal and external mail flow
• Type correspondence and summons witnesses and records
• Provide backup administrative support to other locations
• Attend meetings and trainings as required
• General office upkeep
• Participate in projects as assigned by ADAs
• Perform other duties as requested by the District Attorney

Skills

Administrative experience

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Discretion

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

REPORTS TO

District Court Administrative Supervisor/Director of Administrative Services

SUPERVISES

N/A

SALARY

$42,000.

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the District Court Administrative Supervisor and Director of Administrative Services, will provide exceptional customer service, clerical and administrative support to the District Court locations. Will be responsible for developing, maintaining and updating files, records and databases. This position involves interaction with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, court personnel, state agencies and the public and involves a wide range of responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a minimum of 2 years of full-time or equivalent part-time administrative work experience
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
• Prioritize time sensitive matters and ensure all deadlines are met
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and maturity in handling sensitive matters
• Diplomacy in dealing with professionals and members of the public
• A sincere interest in public service, the Criminal Justice System, the role of the prosecution and the work of the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office
• Self-motivated individual who works well both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with fellow employees and other government agencies
• Ability to work at any one of the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office locations in Brockton, Plymouth, Wareham, and Hingham
• Always displays the utmost professional appearance
• High school diploma or equivalent required

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative, clerical, and general support to the District Court Assistant

District Attorneys and the entire office

• Greet visitors, assess their needs, and assist them or refer them to the appropriate staff
• Provide reception coverage on a continual basis or as back up depending on the needs of the office
• District Court DAMION case entry, updating and disposition
• Answer, direct and respond to incoming calls
• Photocopy, fax, scan, proofread and create documents
• Storage and retrieval of files
• Manage internal and external mail flow
• Type correspondence and summons witnesses and records
• Provide backup administrative support to other locations when needed
• Attend meetings and trainings as required
• General office upkeep
• Participate in projects as assigned by ADAs
• Perform any other duty that may be requested by the District Attorney or his designee

Internal and external applicants, as well as position incumbents, must be able to perform the essential core tasks either with or without the assistance of a reasonable accommodation (to be determined by the District Attorney’s Office on a case-by-case basis). If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact HR at [phone].

The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office affords equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.

The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied Contract of Employment.