Receptionist

The Federal Public Defender, Southern District of Texas, is accepting applications for the position of Receptionist to be stationed in the McAllen office. The federal defender organization operates under authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, to provide defense services in federal criminal cases and related matters by appointment from the court. Requirements. To qualify for entry level, a person must be a high school graduate or equivalent and have at least two years of general experience; one year of specialized experience; some higher education may be substituted for experience. Personal computer, advanced word-processing skills, and Spanish-language fluency are required; handling multiple phone lines and law office experience is preferred. Employment is subject to a satisfactory background investigation. Duties. Answer telephones and greet visitors; interact courteously with clients, colleagues, and the public and court personnel. Receive and route incoming mail and deliveries. Work well under pressure; type correspondence, enter statistical data, and produce reports. Pick up papers at other federal agencies. The full Position Qualifications Statements and Position Description is available for inspection in this office. Selection Criteria. Candidates must possess good communication skills, initiative, and capability of working in a high volume, fast paced office. The successful candidate will also have a demonstrated work history of dependability, responsibility, and the ability to be a team player. Salary and Benefits. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications of the applicant, within a range from JSP-5, Step 1 to JSP-7, Step 1, currently yielding $40,736 to $50,460 per annum. The position is in the excepted service and does not carry the tenure rights of the competitive Civil Service. The position does include the same benefits as other federal government employees including participation in health and life insurance, retirement, and the Thrift Savings Plan. Salary is payable only by Electronic Funds Transfer (direct deposit).

Pay:

$40,736.00 - $50,460.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person