Cumberland County, PA · 1 day ago
Receptionist- Public Defender
Carlisle, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expCumberland County, PA is seeking a Receptionist for the Public Defender's Office to perform basic clerical responsibilities. The role involves greeting clients, managing correspondence, and maintaining office files while providing essential support to attorneys and staff.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Clerical Duties: Types notifications and departmental documents; answers telephone; assists clients with general information and directs calls to attorney if/as needed; prepares correspondence and departmental documents; opens, sorts, and distributes mail; and prepares machines for daily use; prepares materials for staff as directed
Greets and assists walk-in individuals
Updates court and offices with attorney assignment changes
Creates electronic copies of paper discovery and downloads electronic discovery from evidence.com or similar platforms
Assists staff and clientele with a variety of duties including preparing files and gathering docket information for bench warrant court
Gathers domestic relations files for the Domestic Relations Attorney
Manages the closed files for the office, i.e. files and pulls closed client files as necessary
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency, plus some clerical and computer training
A minimum of 2 years' experience working in an office environment; county government or court system preferred
Benefits
Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance
Health Savings Account
Wellness program with wellness incentives
Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance
United Concordia Dental Insurance
County Retirement Pension
5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax
Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
Normal Retirement Options: Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
Age 60 with any amount of credited service
Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
Military Time Buy Back Options
Vacation
10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt)
15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
Personal
3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
Sick
5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
12 Paid County Holidays
No waiting period to receive paid holidays
Educational Assistance
80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
Employee Assistance Program
Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching
Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Account
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Company
Cumberland County, PA
Cumberland County Government exists to serve its residents and provide the most livable community with the most efficient and effective public services in Pennsylvania.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dana Best
CFO
Mark Adams
Chief Information Officer
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