Committee for Public Counsel Services · 3 days ago
Administrative Assistant - Alternative Commitment Registration Support Unit, Private Counsel Division
US-MA-Malden
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $88K/yr
1+ years expThe Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is the public defender agency for Massachusetts, seeking applications for an Administrative Assistant in its Alternative Commitment Registration Support Unit. The role involves providing administrative support to trial attorneys representing clients in Sexually Dangerous Persons cases, ensuring efficient operations within the litigation unit.
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Responsibilities
Providing administrative support to the “Sexually Dangerous Person” Trial office attorneys and paralegal, including phone reception, word and data processing, copying, scanning, and redacting legal documents
Performing various administrative functions such as preparing case files in electronic and paper format, preparing statistical reports, and use of case management systems
Communicating with internal and external contacts at all levels, including courts for scheduling, the Prison to obtain client records, accepting collect calls from prisoners, and directing calls from expert witnesses and specialists
Ensuring that the office systems and agency procedures and practices are administered effectively
Assisting with administrative support tasks to ensure efficient operation of the ACRSU office
Working collaboratively with other administrative and clerical staff to coordinate services, assisting the tracking of CLEs of private counsel attorneys, and coordinating trainings
Providing support to the Director of unit, attorneys and the other administrative assistant; and
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
At least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in administrative work
Access to home internet access sufficient to work remotely
Preferred
Strong organizational and writing abilities
Ability to work independently
Communicating effectively on the telephone and by email with clients, attorneys, court personnel and others
Good problem-solving and judgment skills
Ability to establish effective working relationships and to work as a team
Demonstrated experience with using software such as Word, Excel, Adobe, Windows, Teams, and Video platforms
Typing skill of 50 to 60 wpm preferred
Legal office experience
Ability to maintain strict adherence to confidentiality
Familiarity with the criminal justice system and/or mental health issues a plus
Company
Committee for Public Counsel Services
Committee for Public Counsel Services is a public defender agency of Massachusetts.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kuda Chidzonga
Talent Outreach Partner
Ted Waterman
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2025-01-02
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