Administrative Assistant

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position

The Missouri State Public Defender is an agency dedicated to providing legal representation to individuals who are unable to afford an attorney in criminal cases. We are committed to upholding the constitutional right to counsel and ensuring fair and just legal proceedings for all citizens.

We are seeking a motivated and organized individual to join our team as an Administrative Assistant. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in acting as office manager for the local office.

Responsibilities - What you'll do

• Request and track records requested and received from various facilities.

• Draft and send form and other letters.

• Coordinate and arrange for depositions.

• Maintain database of annual reports, expert reports, depositions, and transcripts.

• Answer phones.

• Maintain calendars.

• Open/close case files.

• Coordinate office support services including: tracking budget and expenditure information, processing invoices and directing communication with vendors.

• Conduct inventory.

• Order supplies.

• Additional duties may include: providing clerical support to the District Defender and other staff attorneys.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications - All you need for success

• One year of professional office management experience, demonstrated by supervision of staff or highly responsible administrative duties.

• Or, five years progressively responsible clerical/office experience.

• Post secondary education may be substituted for minimum experience requirements.

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

This is a full-time position based in Kansas City. The successful candidate will receive competitive compensation and State of Missouri benefits that include a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Learn more about benefits at Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found .

The salary listed reflects the base pay rate. Verified prior state service, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, may increase total compensation.

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The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.