ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

at  State of Arizona

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

Job Location:
Address: 15 S 15TH AVE
Posting Details:
Salary: $25,510 - 30,800
Grade: 13
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job Summary:
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office Solicitor General’s Office/Criminal Appeals Section is seeking an Administrative Assistant I. This position will be responsible for providing clerical support for the Criminal Appeals/Capital Litigation Sections of the Solicitor General’s Office.
Remote Options: This position may be eligible for Remote Work two days a week.
Job Duties:
This position’s main objective is to docket all incoming U.S. postal mail and electronic filed documents received from various courts for both sections. On a daily basis, mail may consist of approximately 20+ pieces of U.S. postal mail and 100 - 150 electronic documents received by email. Other duties include answering the main telephone line, copying, scanning, court runs, filing in cases files, maintaining the file room, and any other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of complex office and clerical procedures and practices.
Knowledge of office policies and procedures.
Good organizational skills.
Skilled in operating computer/keyboard and various office equipment.
Ability to deal with the public using appropriate tact, resourcefulness, and alertness.
Ability to make decisions regarding sequence and priority of assigned tasks.
Ability to sort, arrange, and file documents with proper case files.
Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning legal files of the Attorney General’s Office.
Ability to type 35 wpm with minimal errors.
Must be able to handle a high volume of work and stressful situations.
Selective Preference(s):

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Travel may be required for this position. A valid Arizona Driver’s License is required, along with consent to have your driving record run periodically.
• All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General’s Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check. Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment. Factors such as, but not limited to, age at time of offense and age of offense, as well as the relationship between the offense and the job for which you apply will be taken into account.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
The Attorney General’s Office offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Student Loan Assistance
Sick leave
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Contact Us:
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at (602) 542-8056 or email us at humanresources@azag.gov.
During all phases of the selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the AG’s Human Resources Office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResources@azag.gov. The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age in its programs, activities or in its hiring and employment practices. The following division has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Operations Division, 2005 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phone: (602) 542-8056, Fax: (602) 542-8000.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer

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