PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT I - 21001038

Agency:                                  Office of the Public Defender, First Circuit

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Public Defender's Office

Communications Assistant Position

Salary: $35,300.00 annually, DOE

DESCRIPTION:

This position acts as a receptionist, registering callers, directing them to proper office, and giving routine information. This position will be responsible for a variety of duties including (but not necessarily limited to): receives, sorts, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail, typing/word processing; extensive telephone communication with clients, witnesses, the public, law enforcement; and other related tasks as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

The successful applicant should have receptionist experience, outstanding clerical skills, excellent communication skills, and working knowledge of office procedures, case tracking program and legal terminology. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, organized individual of proven integrity and professionalism, who can handle confidential matters with the utmost discretion; a self-starter who accepts challenges, works well under pressure, and requires minimal supervision after training. Candidate must be able to work well under time constraints. Candidate must be able to work Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm and may  be required to work later hours if needed. The applicant must have an excellent attendance record.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The key physical requirements of this position include sitting, walking, standing, and able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Resumes and applications must show complete dates and addresses of all employments and must include: skills and abilities, including approximate keyboarding/typing speed (correct words/minute) and specific software knowledge. Applicants must pass a background check.

Employer has a "harassment-free" workplace policy requiring honesty, confidentiality and professional conduct. All employees must uphold confidentiality requirements of all host software programs. Employees must also practice safe workplace procedures, and follow policies and procedures.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.