Administrative Specialist II

State of North Carolina

6d • $41,206 - $57,750 • Onsite

About The Position

The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) is seeking an enthusiastic team member to join our agency as an Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant will provide a wide variety of administrative functions for lawyers and professional level personnel in a government law office setting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND four years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Adobe).
• Able to work well in a team environment and adapt to new/unexpected situations; display good initiative in anticipating needs.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of tracking and processing legal documents.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of state government.
• Knowledge of office procedures, practices, and equipment to include computer, copier, fax and scanner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Use of courtesy and tact while engaging with internal customers and in performing public contact and communication duties that may be sensitive and/or confidential in nature.
• Current North Carolina Notary Public Commission

Responsibilities

• Independently research issues to respond to correspondence or to facilitate a reply by the appropriate section professional, will manage the calendars for the professional staff, including the multiple department lawyers, which are extremely critical due to court and other legal deadlines.
• Position must be able to establish priorities, coordinate administrative activities and research issues needed for problem solving or decision-making as much of the correspondence is of a legal nature making it essential that immediate and appropriate action is taken.
• Position requires the ability to maintain a professional demeanor when confronted with highly sensitive issues and extremely irate, demanding, or emotionally upset individuals.
• Provides notary services to the Commander's Office and entire staff.

What This Job Offers

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