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Defender Association of Philadelphia · 12 hours ago

Clerk Messenger

Main Office, Philadelphia, PA, US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$43K/yr - $43K/yr

The Defender Association of Philadelphia is seeking a highly organized, professional, and reliable Clerk Messenger for its prison services. This role serves as the logistical support and on-site liaison for attorneys working inside the prison, ensuring they have the necessary legal files to represent clients and maintaining professional relationships with prison staff.

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Responsibilities

Maintain Defender Association office at CFCF Prison. Ensure that the office is stocked with materials necessary to conduct prison interviewing and that technology is working appropriately

Work closely with prison staff and our attorneys, communicating effectively to ensure that all clients scheduled to be interviewed are brought down and are seen by an attorney

Ensure all interviews completed at the prison are printed, placed in the file, files are marked, notes are inputted into our client database and interviews are uploaded to our database

Communicate in real time with Prison Services / Early Bail Review regarding interviewing status, transfers, refusals, and add-ons and cancellations

Communicate with clients regarding wait times and rescheduling

Access information from our client databases for interviewing attorneys and maintain USD drives for interviewing

Check that all files have necessary and up to date paperwork before handing out to attorneys to be interviewed

Manage the flow of client files at the prison and within the office

Work with MCPTU / Prison Services staff at the Defender Association to compile the list of clients scheduled for prison interviewing the next day, check custody status using ATIMS and maintain prison interview files according to facility name and court date

Serve as back up to other administrative staff in the Unit to provide coverage in their absence

Drive to Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility each day M-F by 7:30am with Defender Association files to be interviewed

Assist in the collection and review of all outgoing prison mail, sort by specific institution and stamp mail. Re-route other mail as required

Assist with the delivery of Defender mail to all Philadelphia County Prison institutions and pick up mail being returned to the Defender Association

Communicate with the Chief, MCPTU concerning attendance, tardiness and other violations of Defender personnel policy by Defender staff, while at the prison assigned to prison interviewing

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Microsoft OfficeAdministrative experienceOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsHigh school diploma/GED

Required

High school diploma/GED

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer programs

Excellent written and communication skills, especially with clients

Enjoy working collaboratively

Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, ability to multi-task and prioritize

Requires daily travel between the Defender office and CFCF prison

May have to lift to 25 pounds

Employment is contingent upon a background check consistent with the Defender's policies and applicable law. A prior conviction does not automatically disqualify an applicant: relevant factors will be considered in accordance with legal requirements and the nature of the position

Preferred

Bachelor's degree

Previous administrative experience

Benefits

Generous and rich benefits plan including choice of affordable medical plans, and employer paid: dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability insurance and professional liability insurance

Substantial paid time off- close to 35 days off plus all federal holidays

Retirement Savings Employer Match

Paid parental leave

Free Septa Anywhere Key Card

Public Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer

Meaningful Work

Wellness Benefits

Ongoing Training and Development of You