Clerical Assistant

The Office of the Federal Defender for the Eastern District of California is accepting applications for a full-time Clerical Assistant position for the Sacramento office. The Office of the Federal Defender represents indigent persons in federal criminal cases and related court matters under the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Our Clerical Assistant frequently serves as our first point of contact with clients, family members, court personnel, and the public, playing a critical role in helpful and needed office communications and workflow.

Telephone and General Office Communication: Responsible for receiving, screening and directing all incoming telephone calls for the Sacramento office, serving as backup to our Fresno office’s calls. Greet and direct visitors; serve as our initial point of contact for clients and the public, ensuring professional, clear and supportive communication.

General Office Support: This position monitors the office access, including office inventory, receives office mail and packages, including picking up and delivering mail at the courthouse. Ensures that adequate office supplies are on hand and helps maintain our inventory of office supplies

Organization: Assists in organizing our office, supply room, and file room, including case files, and ensures files are properly closed & stored.

Word Processing Tasks: Assists with work processing tasks and assignments, including typing memoranda, correspondence, reports. and other documents. Formats and revises documents and assists in recording statistical data. Operates all office equipment.