Administrative Assistant - PDD Framingham

Committee for Public Counsel Services • Framingham, MA

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the public defender agency for Massachusetts, is seeking to fill an Administrative Assistant position for its Public Defender Division (PDD) Framingham Office. PDD provides legal representation to adults in criminal court cases, including District and Superior Court. We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving their legal and life goals. We zealously advocate for the rights of individuals and promote just public policy to protect the rights of all. The Public Defender Division is seeking to fill an Administrative Assistant position to work with attorneys who provide legal representation and advocacy to indigent adults in criminal misdemeanor and felony cases in area courts. This is a full-time position and reports to the Supervising Administrative Assistant.

Requirements

• At least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in administrative work
• Access to home internet access sufficient to work remotely
• Communicating effectively with internal and external contacts at all levels, and across diverse and underrepresented groups
• Strong communication, organizational, and detail skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with diverse colleagues at all levels of the agency, and the ability to work as an effective team member
• Flexibility, and strict adherence to confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• An Associate’s or higher degree with a major in business administration, business management, or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.
• Typing skill of 50 to 60 wpm preferred
• Familiarity with advanced Word formatting and editing, and Microsoft Excel
• Legal office experience a plus
• Foreign language skills are strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing cases, including running conflict checks
• Word processing, including preparation of CORI requests, subpoenas, motions, letters, running sheet entries, etc.
• Filing, faxing, photocopying, scanning, and shredding documents, transcriptions and transcript requests and other document and record requests as necessary
• Providing telephone and reception services
• Communicating effectively with internal and external contacts at all levels, and across diverse and underrepresented groups
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree