Legal Affairs Administrative Specialist

State of Connecticut - DESPP Commissioner's Office; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Healthy work-life balance

State employee benefits overview

Job summary

The State of Connecticut DESPP Commissioner's Office is seeking a full-time Office Assistant to support the Legal Affairs Unit with clerical and administrative duties. The role involves document processing, records management, and general office operations in a 40-hour work week.

Applicants should have at least two years of clerical experience, with preference for those with legal/records experience and strong Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of general clerical work experience.
• College hours may substitute for up to two years of general clerical experience.
• Experience providing administrative or legal support and handling records is preferred.
• Experience with FOIA/public records requests is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Types a variety of materials and enters data for reports and records.
• Sets up and maintains filing systems and forms for office use.
• Composes routine correspondence and communications.
• Compiles and generates recurrent technical, statistical or financial reports.
• Manages calendars, tracks deadlines and processes documents and invoices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Office equipment operation

Schedule and prioritize workflow

Read and interpret instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The State of Connecticut DESPP Commissioner's Office is seeking a full-time Office Assistant to support the Legal Affairs Unit with clerical and administrative duties. The role involves document processing, records management, and general office operations in a 40-hour work week.

Applicants should have at least two years of clerical experience, with preference for those with legal/records experience and strong Microsoft Office skills.