Remote Administrative Assistant, Public Defender Division

Committee for Public Counsel Services; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Public Defender Division Framingham Trial Office seeks an Administrative Assistant to support a team of attorneys providing legal representation to indigent adults in criminal cases. This full-time role reports to the Supervising Administrative Assistant and requires strong organizational skills and discretion.

The ideal candidate will handle case openings, document preparation, and reception duties while maintaining confidentiality in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, administrative experience; or an equivalent combination.
• Access to home internet for remote work eligibility.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Open and close cases, including running conflict checks.
• Word processing: CORI requests, subpoenas, motions, letters, and other entries.
• Filing, faxing, photocopying, scanning, shredding, and transcription requests.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Typing 50-60 wpm

Word/Excel

Legal experience

Foreign language

Education

Associate degree in Admin/Business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Public Defender Division Framingham Trial Office seeks an Administrative Assistant to support a team of attorneys providing legal representation to indigent adults in criminal cases. This full-time role reports to the Supervising Administrative Assistant and requires strong organizational skills and discretion.

The ideal candidate will handle case openings, document preparation, and reception duties while maintaining confidentiality in a