Administrative Assistant

Montgomery County • Dayton, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montgomery County Public Defender Office is now accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant. Our office is made up of attorneys, social workers, investigators, client engagement staff, administrative assistants, and a paralegal. We handle every aspect of indigent criminal defense across juvenile, misdemeanor, felony, and appellate divisions. Our office is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally diverse staff with expertise and interest in serving our indigent clientele who come to us with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities to yield better results for our clients and our office.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Type no fewer than 50 wpm
• Computer skills to operate common office software
• Strong attendance record
• Work ethic

Nice To Haves

• Criminal justice degree, training, and/or knowledge
• Ability to develop and maintain time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Open files from intake and charging documents, and retrieve and reopen closed files
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as motions, subpoenas, and letters and maintain copies of all within the case management computer system
• Obtain and update case information through calls to appropriate agencies or use of computer data
• Close physical files and update the case management computer system
• Answer outside calls as needed
• Perform other clerical duties as needed, such as email, filing, faxing, photocopying, and collating
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Public Defender or Deputy Director

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED