Support Assistant To The Public Defender's Office

Support Assistant for the Public Defender’s Office

Starting Hourly Wage: $18.73

Under the supervision of the Support Manager/Chief Public Defender, the Support Assistant preforms a variety of clerical support duties to the defense of adults charged with violating state and/or county ordinances.

Benefits Include: Hybrid Pension – 1% Employee Contribution

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – 20% Employee Contribution

Paid Vacation & sick Leave, 13 ½ Paid Holidays a Year

Life Insurance

Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance

Longevity

Requirements:

· Ability to become a Notary Public.

· Two years’ experience working in an office with multiple computer programs, confidential documents, frequent deadlines, and the requirement to multi-task.

· Ability to work under moderately stressful conditions; to maintain personal composure and tactfully handle difficult situations.

· Ability to communicate effectively with clients, the Public, court personnel, attorneys, law enforcement, and other office contacts. Communication is person, by phone, by video conference, email, text or other means.

· Ability to comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents including police reports, photographs, lien reports, client/witness statements, motions, bank records, hospital records, court orders, complaints, and other reports and records.

· Ability to work in jail and in courtrooms and take the necessary precautions associated with these places.

Typical Duties:

· Always protect client confidentiality, include all communications, media, writing, and all other attorney-client material in any form.

· Possess a general knowledge and adherence of county and office policies including job related MIDC policies.

· Prepares documents and forms including legal forms with the guidance of the Public Defender or the Support Manager.

· Greet Clients, operate the telephone, collect mail, sort mail, assist in opening new client files, and schedules’ client appointments.

· Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.

· Scan in all notices and pertinent documents from courts and calendars dates.

· All other duties as assigned

Resumes can be submitted by clicking here or by mail to: James Robinson, Public Defender, 325 Court Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.

Chippewa County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.73 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person