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Temporary Office Assistant at New Hampshire Public Defender
Dover, New Hampshire, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

22.34

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Reception Services, Answering Phones, Message Taking, Mail Handling, Filing, Data Retrieval, Computer Operation, Photocopying, Faxing, Client Confidentiality

Industry

Legal Services

Description
Description New Hampshire Public Defender works diligently to provide quality representation to indigent defendants accused of crimes in all state courts. The office assistant provides reception services to the office, both via telephone and to in person visitors. Key Responsibilities • Greet visitors to the office, ascertain the nature of their business and direct them accordingly. • Answer phone and give general, non-legal information to callers; take complete messages or route call to appropriate individual. • Handle incoming mail according to office practices. • Handle outgoing mail according to office practices. Conduct routine mail and court delivery. • Maintain file materials. Locate and retrieve information from files upon request. • Operate computer, printer, photocopier, fax machine, as well as other office machines that may be utilized. • Maintain behavior and appearance appropriate to a professional environment. • Maintain client confidentiality in course of duties. • Assumes other responsibilities as may be required from time to time to ensure smooth operation of the office. Requirements Educational and Experience • High-school diploma or GED required. • One year of administrative/office experience required; two years of related experience preferred. Physical Requirements Physical requirements include retrieving and distributing files, written documents, or office supplies weighing up to 25 pounds; retrieving and replacing objects from shelves up to eight feet high; sitting and keyboarding for extended periods of time. This is a temporary, full-time position. A full-time work week for NH Public Defender is 37.5 working hours.
Responsibilities
The office assistant primarily provides reception services, greeting in-person visitors and handling incoming and outgoing mail according to office procedures. Key duties also involve answering phones, routing calls, maintaining files, and operating standard office machinery.