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Temporary Extra Help Clerk - Public Defender
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Whatcom County, WA
Bellingham, WA (In Person)
$43,181 Salary, Full-Time
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Summary Whatcom County Public Defender's Office is recruiting for a Clerk/Receptionist•Temporary Extra Help. Would you enjoy the challenge of: Providing excellent clerical support to the Whatcom County's Public Defender's Office? Working successfully in a high-volume, fast-paced environment? Applying your first-rate attention to detail to consistently produce accurate work results? If you answered yes to these questions, Whatcom County is interested in learning more about your qualifications and experience. The Clerk/Receptionist works in an office setting assisting clients in person and on the telephone. They serve as the primary clerical support person in the Public Defender's Office. Duties include answering telephones; greeting visitors, including offenders, the public, outside agency staff, and Court personnel; and recording and retrieval of critical data and information. The position has constant contact with a wide variety of individuals, many of whom are under high levels of stress and may be angry, under emotional distress, confused or under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced, distracting environment, have excellent skills working with others, and must be able to work with and exert a calming influence on people in crisis. Apply early for first consideration! The position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed weekly.