Administrative Assistant II-Public Defenders Office Position Available In Bradford, Pennsylvania

Administrative Assistant II-Public Defender’s Office 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 301 North Main Street, Towanda, PA 18848

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs administrative and clerical tasks; serves as a receptionist, opens and maintains files, schedules, and does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The administrative work of this class is performed in accordance with a prescribed routine. This position performs administrative duties with increasing levels of skill and initiative.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Prepares letters, schedules, memoranda, reports, and other materials; Accepts and performs initial reviews of public defender applications; Sorts, indexes and files materials alphabetically, numerically or by other classification; Serves as a receptionist, directing callers to the proper person or office; Responds to basic inquiries for information from prospective clients, clients and their families; Uphold confidentiality standards to the highest degree; Makes initial determinations of conflict of interest; Interacts with jail and court staff regarding public defender applications, conflicts, and scheduling; Opens, distributes and processes mail; Opens and maintains client files; Maintains and updates the Public Defender’s schedule; Maintains calendars for Public Defender staff Orders supplies for the office; Prepares year-end statistical reports; Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the ability to record, convey, and present information, explain procedures, and follow instructions; Must be able to sit for long periods of time with frequent periods of standing, walking, and occasional twisting, reaching, pulling, and pushing required for obtaining files, doing inspections or other job duties; Dexterity requirements range from simple to complex movements of fingers/hands, legs/feet, or torso to carry out job duties; Sedentary work with occasional lifting, 15-20 pounds; Must demonstrate emotional stability; Ability to cope with physical and mental stress of the position; Must be able to pay close attention to detail and concentrate on work. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE and

TRAINING

Some knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment, and of business arithmetic and English; knowledge of word processing and database software; ability to learn new computer programs; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to multi-task; ability to get along well with others; ability to write legibly; clerical aptitude; accuracy; mental alertness; tact and courtesy. The Administrative Assistant must be both willing and able to keep client information completely confidential. Completion of a high school diploma or GED certificate, including or supplemented by courses in office technology; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Prefer a two-year degree from an accredited college in a Business or Criminal Justice curriculum, or some experience working in the court system.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.45 per hour Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to

Friday Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Office:

1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Towanda, PA 18848 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Towanda, PA 18848: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person