Public Defender Admin Asst III

Public Defender Admin Asst III (S)

SALARY RANGE: $56,259.00 - $87,194.00

The Office of the Public Defender, District 15, seeks a qualified Administrative Assistant III to manage the paralegal and administrative staff and functions within the Public Defender's office.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Independently plan, design, and implement special studies, projects, or programs.
• Serve as a member of the Public Defender's management team and participate in overall planning and evaluation of office operations.
• Meet with key court officials who interact with the Public Defender's office to discuss and resolve problems.
• Develop systems, policies, and procedures for office operations.
• Supervise all non-legal support staff and manage work to accomplish the goals of the organization.

This position reports to the Public Defender. Work hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Knowledge of: the court system to manage the criminal docket; records management to maintain and furnish information about the status of the criminal docket and the disposition of cases; interview and selection procedures to recommend or select staff; local office programs and policies to participate in and/or direct others.

Ability to: communicate clearly orally and in writing; independently think through problems; resolve and make decisions in leading and directing others; deal with elected officials and other agency heads with substantial authority; plan, organize, and prioritize work; supervise others, delegate authority, give instructions, and make decisions to keep a smooth running office.

All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.