Temporary Administration Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is partnering with a respected California public agency to identify a detail-oriented Temporary Administrative Support Specialist for an immediate assignment in San Francisco . This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who enjoy administrative work, data entry, and providing high-quality operational support in a professional office environment.

The selected candidate will play an important role in supporting annual licensing renewal and suspension processes while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of confidential records. This assignment is expected to begin as soon as possible and continue through September 30 .

Position Details

• Location: San Francisco, CA
• Schedule: Hybrid (In-office two days per week, plus the first and last day of the assignment for equipment distribution and return)
• Assignment Length: Immediate start through September 30
• Compensation: Competitive hourly rate within the established salary range for the position, in accordance with CalPERS guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support annual license renewal and license suspension processes.
• Process incoming physical and scanned mail with accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform high-volume data entry and maintain confidential records.
• Generate notices based on incoming correspondence and update internal systems with detailed chronological notes.
• Review inquiries received through the case management system and close cases as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation while following established policies and procedures.
• Assist with general administrative and clerical duties as assigned.
• Communicate professionally with internal teams while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly learn new policies, procedures, and internal systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and modern office technology.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

Preferred

• 2+ years of data entry and administrative or clerical experience.
• 1+ year of customer service experience.
• Previous experience working in an office environment.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly organized and dependable
• Comfortable working with large amounts of data
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
• Adaptable and eager to learn new systems and processes
• Professional when handling confidential information

Important Eligibility Requirement

Candidates must not be current or former members of CalPERS.

If you're seeking a rewarding temporary opportunity where your administrative skills and attention to detail will make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you!