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Our hire will perform varied secretarial and administrative functions within the Blair County Public Defender's Office. Essential duties include answering the phone; screening calls to route to proper destination; providing explanations to clients on topics such as court dates, bench warrants, accelerated rehabilitative disposition (ARD) applications; typing and filing motions, petitions, continuances, and transcripts; preparing and maintaining files after each proceeding; transcribing hearing information; preparing expungements; handling mail; and maintaining confidentiality.
Requirements
Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED; at least six months' experience in an office environment; experience working in a fast-paced office with frequent interruptions; demonstrated experience setting schedules and meeting deadlines; fluency in English; effective communications skills (both written and verbal); skills to function independently; computer proficiency. This job must be performed onsite in Hollidaysburg, PA.
Benefits
Competitive benefits package starts first of the month following 30 calendar days and includes 90% employer-paid PPO healthcare with vision and three-tier prescription components, pension plan, public employer's equivalent of 401(K), short-term disability, term life insurance, a menu of voluntary benefits that includes dental and Aflac, 14 annual paid holidays, and other time-off provisions. Starting wage is $12.16/hour x 35-hour workweek. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
County of Blair
