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Administrative Assistant II
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What they do
An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
$42,529 / year median in Wisconsin
-12% projected decline
Job Description
Administrative Assistant II Jefferson County Hourly life insurance, vision insurance United States, Wisconsin, Jefferson 311 South Center Avenue (Show on map) Sep 02, 2026
WHAT
WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to provide vital administrative support to the District Attorney's Office. The ideal candidate will be skilled in teamwork, data entry, customer service, prioritizing tasks, scheduling, and clear communication to help ensure the smooth and timely handling of legal matters.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The purpose of this position is to perform administrative support tasks for the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office.
SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be successful in this role by completing the following tasks and responsibilities: Evaluates, filters, and prioritizes case file information and provides excellent customer service to all case parties that request case file information and to the general public, while protecting privacy, sensitive or confidential information.
Accurately receives, enters and modifies data from a variety of sources into the State computer database; enters criminal and civil referrals from law enforcement, child support, juvenile, sex offender registry, Department of Agriculture and other referrals in a timely and accurate manner; advanced knowledge of what path that information will take, what it will affect, how it will be used.
Drafts correspondence such as emails and memos.
Communicates with various law enforcement personnel and the Courts to determine who is detained and will appear for Intake; assures that appropriate paperwork is in order.
Variety of other tasks necessary
Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver's license
Preferred Requirements:
One to two years' experience and additional education/Associate's degree
Office experience and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
Knowledge of legal terminology
Wage & Benefits
The starting hourly wage range is $21.06 - $22.72 per hour depending on qualifications.
Benefit Highlights if Full Time
- Health insurance
- Health insurance opt Out Plan
- Dental & Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Wisconsin Retirement System
- Health Savings Account
- Deferred Compensation Program
2026 Gold Certified Family Friendly Workplace
Employees at Jefferson County Value- Competitive Pay
- Excellent Benefits
- Great Coworkers
- Flexibility
- Advancement & Opportunity
- Family Feel
HOW TO APPLY
For a full job description and link to apply online, please visit the County's web site at jeffersoncountywi.gov.
Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer