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MassCareers Basic Template

State of Massachusetts • Springfield, MA • 8h ago

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH THE CPCS iCIMS WEBSITE. IF YOU APPLY THROUGH MASS CAREERS AND DO NOT COMPLETE THE CPCS iCIMS APPLICATION, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO APPLY (CUT AND PASTE INTO YOUR BROWSER IF THE EMBEDDED LINK DOES NOT WORK): https://careers-publiccounsel.icims.com/jobs/3213/administrative-assistant---pdd-springfield/job The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the public defender agency for Massachusetts, is seeking to fill an Administrative Assistant position for its Public Defender Division (PDD) Springfield Office. PDD provides legal representation to adults in criminal court cases, including District and Superior Court. We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving their legal and life goals. We zealously advocate for therights of individuals and promote just public policy to protect the rights of all. Our Values Courage - Accountability - Respect - Excellence DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION MISSION STATEMENT CPCS is committed to protecting the fundamental constitutional and human rights of our assigned clients through zealous advocacy, community-oriented defense, and the fullness of excellent legal representation. We are dedicated to building and maintaining strong professional relationships, while striving to accept, listen to and respect the diverse circumstances of each client, as we dedicate ourselves to meeting their individual needs. It is our CPCS mission to achieve these goals, and in furtherance thereof, we embrace and endorse diversity, equity and inclusion as our core values as we maintain a steadfast commitment to: (1) Ensure that CPCS management and staff members represent a broad range of human differences and experience; (2) Provide a work climate that is respectful and supports success; and (3) Promote the dignity and well-being of all staff members. CPCS leadership is responsible for ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion. The ability to achieve these goals with any level of certainty is ultimately the responsibility of each member of the CPCS community. AGENCY OVERVIEW CPCS is the state agency in Massachusetts responsible for providing an attorney when the state or federal constitution or a state statute requires the appointment of an attorney for a person who cannot afford to retain one. The agency provides representation in criminal, delinquency, youthful offender, family regulation, guardianship, mental health, sexually dangerous person, and sex offender registry cases, as well as in appeals and post-conviction and post-judgment proceedings related to those matters. The clients we represent are diverse across every @context imaginable and bring many unique cultural dimensions to the matters we address. This reality creates a critical need for CPCS staff to be culturally competent and able to work well with people of different races, ethnicities, genders and/or sexual orientation identities, abilities, and limited English proficiency, among other protected characteristics. OFFICE OVERVIEW The PDD Springfield Office provides public defense services for Hampden County, and it services one of the busiest courts in the Commonwealth. Though one of the largest offices in the state, PDD Springfield is a close-knit office with a strong culture of teamwork and cooperation. The office has been at the forefront of cutting-edge litigation addressing police misconduct and counsel shortage crises. Attorneys in the office manage diverse caseloads in District and Superior Court; they also benefit from frequent in-office trainings and case mooting, and from having an in-house Spanish interpreter. The office has new facilities close to the courthouse, free parking, and staff social service advocates, investigators, and administrative assistants. Springfield is home to an ethnically diverse population, with nearly half of its residents identifying as Hispanic and 18% identifying as Black of African American. Springfield is situated in the scenic Pioneer Valley with access to beautiful hiking and biking trails, water sports, and a variety of outdoor activities. The urban core of Springfield boasts historical mansions and important historical sites. Springfield is surrounded by picturesque towns, suburbs and rural areas. The Pioneer Valley offers affordable housing, prestigious educational institutions, and proximity to cities such as Boston, New York and Montreal. POSITION OVERVIEW The Public Defender Division is seeking to fill an Administrative Assistant position to work with attorneys who provide legal representation and advocacy to indigent adults in criminal misdemeanor and felony cases in area courts. This is a full-time position and reports to the Supervising Administrative Assistant. RESPONSIBILITIES The Administrative Assistant will support a team of attorneys by: Opening and closing cases, including running conflict checks; Word processing, including preparation of CORI requests, subpoenas, motions, letters, running sheet entries, etc.; Filing, faxing, photocopying, scanning, and shredding documents, transcriptions and transcript requests and other document and record requests as necessary; Providing telephone and reception services; Communicating effectively with internal and external contacts at all levels, and across diverse and underrepresented groups; and Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in administrative work or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below: Substitutions: An Associate's or higher degree with a major in business administration, business management, or public administration may be substituted for the required experience. Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. Applicants must also have access to home internet access sufficient to work remotely. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS The ideal candidate will be a person who is highly organized, creative and detail oriented, enjoys interacting with people in a friendly work environment, and will take satisfaction from working in an agency whose commitment is to protect the fundamental legal rights of indigent persons. Communicating effectively with internal and external contacts at all levels, and across diverse and underrepresented groups; Strong communication, organizational, and detail skills; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with diverse colleagues at all levels of the agency, and the ability to work as an effective team member; Flexibility, and strict adherence to confidentiality; Typing skill of 50 to 60 wpm preferred; Familiarity with advanced Word formatting and editing, and Microsoft Excel; Legal office experience a plus; and, Foreign language skills are strongly preferred. EEO Statement The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable federal and state statutes and organizational policies. Applicants who have questions about equal employment opportunity or who need reasonable accommodations can contact the Chief Human Resources Officer, Sandra DeBow-Huang. ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH THE CPCS iCIMS WEBSITE. IF YOU APPLY THROUGH MASS CAREERS AND DO NOT COMPLETE THE CPCS iCIMS APPLICATION, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO APPLY (CUT AND PASTE INTO YOUR BROWSER IF THE EMBEDDED LINK DOES NOT WORK): https://careers-publiccounsel.icims.com/jobs/3213/administrative-assistant---pdd-springfield/job Job: Administrative Services Organization: Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc Title: *MassCareers Basic Template Location: Massachusetts-Springfield - 1350 Main Street Requisition ID: 26000672

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