Remote Administrative Assistant – Public Defender Division

Committee for Public Counsel Services; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) – Public Defender Division in Springfield seeks an Administrative Assistant to support attorneys providing representation in criminal matters. The role is full-time and reports to the Supervising Administrative Assistant.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling confidential information while communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least one year of full-time administrative experience or equivalent.
• Education toward a degree may substitute for required experience.
• Must have access to home internet to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Open and close cases, including running conflict checks.
• Word processing: CORI requests, subpoenas, motions, letters, running sheet entries.
• Filing, faxing, photocopying, scanning, shredding, transcription requests and other records.
• Providing telephone and reception services.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external contacts; work with diverse groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Typing 50-60 wpm

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Foreign language

Legal office exp.

Education

Associate degree in business/public admin

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) – Public Defender Division in Springfield seeks an Administrative Assistant to support attorneys providing representation in criminal matters. The role is full-time and reports to the Supervising Administrative Assistant.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling confidential information while communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders.