OFFICE CLERK II -Statewide

State of Maryland • Baltimore City, MD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Public Defender is seeking detailed oriented applicants with excellent communication skills and experience working with the public to fill the full-time Office Clerk II position available statewide offices of the Public Defender. The Office Clerk II will answer phones, take messages, greet clients, direct and provide information about the Office of the Public Defender services to clients. Data entry of case information, opening and sorting mail and filing will also be required in the position.

Requirements

• Completion of the eighth grade
• One year experience performing clerical duties in an office environment
• Ability to communicate with clients and visitors
• Ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Access to a motor vehicle or ability to navigate public transportation

Nice To Haves

• High School or GED
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite Software
• Data Entry experience
• Experience handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communications skills and experience working with the public

Responsibilities

• Answer phones
• Take messages
• Greet clients
• Direct and provide information about the Office of the Public Defender services to clients
• Data entry of case information
• Opening and sorting mail
• Filing
• Performing clerical duties typically found in office settings, such as filing, photocopying, scanning, posting data, stamping and sorting mail, directing telephone calls and greeting high volume of visitors and clientele
• Back up to intake

Benefits

• Subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents (75% paid by the State of Maryland)
• Option to enroll in dental coverage
• Option to enroll in accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Option to enroll in life insurance
• Leave granted at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

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