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Administrative Support Assistant 2 - Waterloo Adult
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- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant/Legal Assistant
The Sayer Law Group —Waterloo, IA
- $12 - $14 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Buchanan County Attorney's Office —Independence, IA
- Full-time
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- Health savings account
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Administrative Support Assistant 2 - Waterloo Adult
State of Iowa —Waterloo, IA
A total of one year of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university…
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OFFICE SPECIALIST - SHERIFF
Black Hawk County —Black Hawk County, IA
Under minimal supervision, performs clerical and administrative duties of considerable difficulty; may direct the work of others; compiles data and operates…
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Administrative Support Assistant 2 - Waterloo Adult

State of Iowa -
Waterloo, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
11 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
On-site gym
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
On-the-job training
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Clerical experience

Full Job Description

Job Description

Do you enjoy helping others and want to make a significant impact in what you do? If yes, look no further!

The Iowa State Public Defender’s Office is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and enthusiastic Administrative Support Assistant 2 to provide clerical support in our Waterloo Adult office located in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

Who We Are

The mission of the Office of the State Public Defender is to ensure that all indigent persons in Iowa are provided high quality legal representation in criminal, juvenile, and other eligible proceedings in the most efficient and fiscally responsible manner.

What You’ll Do

As an Administrative Support Assistant 2 in this position, you will:

Receive and direct phone calls from Public Defender clients, court administrative staff, and attorneys. Answer routine questions from clients and client family members concerning court dates, status of the case, explain court orders and other legal documents they have received.
Process incoming and outgoing mail. Review and identify correspondence of a sensitive or important nature and take appropriate action.
- Calendar coordination that includes scheduling meetings and making appointments for attorneys and investigators.
Prepare and proof forms and correspondence of a legal nature such as letters, orders, affidavits, motions, and briefs for accuracy, grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
Accurately maintain legal case files, log data from court orders into the case management system for the precise and effective reporting, recording, storage, retrieval and use of case data.
Access Iowa Courts Online to verify court dates and case information.
Proficiently use EDMS (Iowa Court’s Electronic Data Management System) to file legal documents with courts and to collect, download, and categorize electronic discovery, including audio, video, and written materials from multiple sources, to be utilized in the analysis of criminal matters.
- Assist staff with general software functionality when requested, such as Microsoft Office suites and other Google-based systems.
- Complete other assignments at the direction of the Public Defender Supervisor.

What We’re Seeking
The successful candidate for this fast-paced position is a motivated, organized, and a detail-focused individual. Applicants should have a proven track record of completing tasks on a strict deadline, experience working with diverse populations, and work well in a team environment.

Desired skills and abilities include:

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good computer skills – preference given to those with experience in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, databases, spreadsheets, and legal case management systems.
Customer-centric attitude and demeanor.
Displays high standards of professional and ethical conduct.
Good people skills – this position requires regular contact with Public Defender clients, clerks, judges, county attorneys and service providers, good people skills are necessary.
Legal experience desired.

What We Offer
When you join the SPD, you become a part of a strong team culture that is committed to serving the community. In addition to providing a respect for work-life balance, we have a competitive total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including:

Robust benefits, including excellent health, dental, life and vision insurance.
Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave accrual.
On the job training by dedicated, experienced professionals.
Opportunities for professional development.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package.
Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan).
Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it most.
Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, and more)
Access to an on-site employee fitness center (6200 Park Avenue location only).

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E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

One year of full-time work experience in general office, clerical, data entry/processing, or related work.

A total of one year of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as an Administrative Support Assistant 1.

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Additional Qualification Requirements

Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to type at least 40 WPM net as demonstrated by the completion of a typing examination.

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