Clerk 2 (80376)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender • Las Cruces, NM

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

The objective summary of this job classification is to perform a variety of standardized clerical, reception and administrative duties in support of the District Office. Our department offers flexible work opportunities, including teleworking (a.k.a. working from home) and work schedules outside the typical 8 am to 5 pm schedule. Applicants selected for a position are encouraged to discuss these options with the hiring manager early in the hiring process to ensure the specifics of any terms and conditions of an approved flexible work arrangement are clearly understood.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• six (6) months of general office, clerical and/or administrative experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's License.
• Employment eligibility to work with the Law Offices of the Public Defender (LOPD) in the U.S. is required.
• We are not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to multilingual applicants fluent in English and other languages.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to the district office in accordance with detailed procedures and practices.
• Reception desk coverage.
• Answer multi-line phones and route calls to correct party.
• Provides information, as needed, to clients, court personnel and other agencies.
• Complete clerical duties for attorneys, prepare docket of cases, contact litigants, courts, and witnesses to obtain information for the district office, if necessary.
• Advise applicants and/or clients on eligibility requirements and collect fees, advise clients of attorney assignments, verify and record data.
• Accepts mail from US post office, packages from UPS and other deliveries from other vendors.
• Performs related and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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