Full Time Front Desk Receptionist

Front Desk Assistant

About The Public Defender of Indiana: The Public Defender of Indiana has an opening for a full-time (37.5 hours/week) front desk assistant. The office provides legal representation to indigent incarcerated men, women, and children in state court post-conviction proceedings.

The front desk assistant plays a vital role in supporting our clients’ legal representation and to our entire office’s function. Responsibilities include but are not limited to front desk phone support, coordinating communication between clients and attorneys, processing incoming client and court mail, ordering documents and other records, and maintaining records in the case management system. possess familiarity with legal proceedings; be proficient in Microsoft applications; The salary for this position traditionally starts at $40,000.00, but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Supports our clients’ legal representation and to our entire office’s function.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to front desk phone support, coordinating communication between clients and attorneys, processing incoming client and court mail, ordering documents and other records, and maintaining records in the case management system.

Supports the daily operations of an organization by performing general office tasks.

A High School diploma or its equivalent is required; bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred.

Working knowledge of general office functions and clerical procedures.

Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.

Proficient computer skills required, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, case management and data base tools.

Ability to work with sensitive documents and information, and be privy to sensitive agency information without divulging information to internal or external parties.

Ability to provide effective and professional customer service to internal and external parties.

Employment with The Public Defender of Indiana: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at View email address on click.appcast.io.