Administrative Assistant Middlesex County DA's Office Woburn, MA Job Details Full-time $44,500 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Confidential information handling Data management Full Job Description This position involves interaction with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, court personnel, the public, state agencies, and others on a wide variety of issues and supports a wide range of responsibilities. The administrative assistant provides overall critical administrative support to Assistant District Attorneys and other professional staff of the Middlesex District Attorney's Office. This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated individual that enjoys being part of a fast paced office, is able to multi-task, re-prioritize regularly, has an unwavering attention to detail, and enjoys working within the criminal justice system and in different environments. The successful candidate will professionally represent the Office in communications with other state and local agencies within the scope of this position; exercise maturity, discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential information; take initiative when appropriate; but also be able to take direction and meet deadlines. Requirements Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to assess and address issues and matters in a timely fashion Ability to multi-task, refocus and re-prioritize in a high volume and fast paced environment Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to raise issues and/or questions to supervisor in a timely manner if unable to respond or beyond scope of responsibility Ability to accurately and timely manage and update data in an electronic case management system Excellent organizational and project completion skills, with a strong attention to detail Proven ability to meet firm deadlines Strong computer skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook Outstanding interpersonal skills and professional workplace etiquette Strong personal character, integrity, judgment and maturity in handling sensitive & confidential matters An understanding of the role of a modern prosecutor's office within the criminal justice system and the community A sincere interest in the public sector and the work of the Middlesex District Attorney's Office By submitting your application, you acknowledge the following: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. M.G.L. c. 149, § 19B. You certify that the facts set forth in this employment application and attached resume are true and complete to the best of your knowledge and authorize the Middlesex District Attorney's Office to verify the accuracy of the education and employment information herein. You understand that falsified statements shall be considered grounds for discharge. You understand that the Middlesex District Attorney's Office requires a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check on all prospective employees as a condition of their employment, and that individuals other than those provided by a candidate may be contacted in the course of completing a full background and qualifications check.

Benefits Starting Salary:

$44,500/year

Vacation:

2 weeks per year, with the ability to carry over up to two weeks each calendar year Sick leave: unlimited accrual at a rate of 4.5 hours/bi-weekly pay period Personal days: 3 personal days per year Healthcare, Dental and Vision plans (both individual and family) Retirement benefits State pension benefits, vesting at 10 years of service