In-Person Legal Office Administrative Assistant

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Barnstable (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape & Islands DA Office in Barnstable seeks a full-time Administrative Assistant to support its district attorney's staff. This in-person role runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, in our Barnstable office.

Prior administrative experience is preferred but not required, with emphasis on teamwork and customer service. The Administrative Assistant will handle phones, file documents, data entry, and general office tasks, while coordinating with the department and law enforcement as

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and customer service abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
• Ability to work independently and be flexible.
• Must be able to sit/stand at a desk and lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and direct them to appropriate staff.
• Maintain an organized, tidy office.
• Prepare daily case file materials for staff.
• Process summons requests and communications for staff.
• Assist with intake notes and data entry in the office system.
• Provide coverage for other administrative staff as needed.
• Support police reports and discovery tasks as required.
• Handle mail, phones, and general inquiries.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Customer service

MS Office

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Clerical procedures

Independent work

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cape & Islands DA Office in Barnstable seeks a full-time Administrative Assistant to support its district attorney's staff. This in-person role runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, in our Barnstable office.

Prior administrative experience is preferred but not required, with emphasis on teamwork and customer service. The Administrative Assistant will handle phones, file documents, data entry, and general office tasks, while coordinating with the department and law enforcement as