Location
Williamsport, PA | United States
Job description
Provide general office support including, but not limited to, the following:
- Answering and directing telephone calls.
- Providing customer service to Public Defender Clients, including sending next court letters and scheduling appointments.
- Maintaining, opening and closing files.
- Operating office machines and personal computers; entering data; updating and maintaining databases.
- Providing support to the Public Defender Staff.
- Filing court documents with the Clerk of Courts, Superior Court, and Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
- Assisting staff with a variety of administrative duties.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school graduate or equivalent and at least two years of related experience
- Preferred formal post-high school training or associate degree in related field; knowledge of criminal justice system
- Ability to use computer programs, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, with proficiency
- Commitment to serving the public individuals facing criminal charges
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
- Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain tact, composure, and confidentiality
- Possession of excellent customer service skills
- Possession of strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain records, assemble data, and compile reports.
- Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work independently.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment with the potential for a high degree of emotional distress due to interactions with individuals who are in highly stressful situations.
INSTRUCTIONS
All interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and references to [email protected], or the Lycoming County Public Defender’s Office, 48 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NOTE: Prior to hiring, the successful candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check and a urinalysis screening for use or abuse of drugs or alcohol.
COUNTY OF LYCOMING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $14.44 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked for County of Lycoming previously? If so, please list your position and dates of employment.
- What is your current salary?
Work Location: In person
Job tags
Salary
