Part-Time Public Defender Admin Support

State of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

IPERS retirement

Job summary

State of Iowa – Office of the State Public Defender in Iowa City seeks a Part-Time Administrative Support Assistant 2 to provide clerical support for Johnson County operations. You will answer calls, process mail, coordinate attorney calendars, and prepare legal forms.

The role requires strong communication and computer skills (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office), attention to detail, and the ability to work with diverse clients and staff under deadlines.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time office/clerical experience.
• Experience handling phones and clients.
• Proficient with Google Workspace and MS Office.
• Familiar with legal document formatting.
• Attention to detail and deadlines.
• Team player with professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Handle phone calls from clients, court staff, and attorneys.
• Process mail and manage sensitive correspondence.
• Coordinate calendars for attorneys and investigators.
• Prepare legal letters, orders, affidavits, motions, and briefs.
• Maintain case files and log data in case management system.
• Use EDMS to file documents with courts and retrieve materials.
• Assist staff with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Complete other assignments as directed.

Skills

Phone etiquette

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Legal case mgmt

Tools

EDMS

Job description

State of Iowa – Office of the State Public Defender in Iowa City seeks a Part-Time Administrative Support Assistant 2 to provide clerical support for Johnson County operations. You will answer calls, process mail, coordinate attorney calendars, and prepare legal forms.

The role requires strong communication and computer skills (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office), attention to detail, and the ability to work with diverse clients and staff under deadlines.