Office Secretary III

State Of Maryland

Posted on : 12-04-2025

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Job Location

Montgomery, AL - USA

Yearly Salary

$ 42056 - 66759

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Posted on : 12-04-2025

Job Description

Introduction

As a State agency Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. MOPD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals without regard to race color religion sex physical or mental disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information.

All applicants must be able to communicate with clients and visitors and possess the ability to complete tasks in a fastpaced work environment. Applicants must be able to work in various positions and travel to various courtrooms and office environments throughout the for applicants with a legal background and/or fluency in the spanish language. MOPD is further committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities by modifying or adjusting the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee be considered for the position they desire; to perform the essential functions of the position in question; or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities unless the accommodation imposes an undue hardship. Applicants must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment. Applicants must have access to a motor vehicle or be able to navigate public transportation. If a reasonable accommodation is needed please contact Tawanda Jackson Human Resources SupervisorT

The Office of the Public Defender is seeking detailoriented applicants with significant legal secretarial experience and strong customer service skills who possess excellent organizational and problem solving skills as well as strong writing skills and the ability to work independently.

GRADE

ASTD10

LOCATION OF POSITION

191 East Jefferson Street Rockville MD 20850

Main Purpose of Job

An Office Secretary III works to provide secretarial support to attorneys administrators or administrative staff. Employees in the Office Secretary III classification are responsible for typing filing clerical duties other duties as determined by administration using word processing software. Employees in this classification receive supervision from an official administrator or administrative staff.

POSITION DUTIES

*Support staff attorneys with filing of any and all legal correspondence (motions subpoenas pleadings)

*Process Discovery and Body Worn Camera Footage

*Process and Distribute incoming mail and correspondence

*Schedules meetings and interviews as requested by attorneys and management

*Type client correspondence

*Create/modify reports and documents as requested by staff attorneys or administrative staff

*Makes photocopies faxes documents and performs other clerical functions

*Update eDefender Database with client information

*Assist with the preparation of client files

*Files papers and documents into appropriate client files

*File client correspondence

*Maintain important and confidential records

*Maintain Office Equipment

*Perform other duties assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three years performing secretarial or clerical work involving typing duties.

Notes:

1. Additional secretarial or clerical experience may be substituted on a yearforyear basis for the required education.

2. Thirty credit hours with a major in secretarial science or office technology from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of thirty credits for one year of experience for up to two years of the required experience.

may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a noncommissioned officer in Administration classifications or Administrative Clerical or Office Services specialty codes in the Administrative Support field of work on a yearforyear basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working in a law office or court system. Good organizational and problem solving skills and the ability to multitask.

Highly proficient in Google Apps Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook.

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Working knowledge and or experience with MDEC. Familiarity with electronic medical records is a plus.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift 20 lbs. or more.

Demonstrated ability to accurately type on a keyboard of a personal computer at a minimum of forty words per minute may be required depending on the specific requirements of the position.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be admitted to the examination for this classification. Successful

candidates will be ranked as BEST QUALIFIED BETTER QUALIFIED OR QUALIFIED and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement or the rating may be based on your application. Therefore it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online Applications fax all paper applications and questionnaires to.

Inquiries regarding applications and submitting paper applications can be directed to: Office of the Public Defender Human Resources Division 6 Saint Paul Street Suite 1304 Baltimore MD 21202; or by callingtoll free:; TTY users call Maryland Relay Service.

Please be sure to include your name identification number (Easy ID# and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. A paper copy of the MD State application form and questionnaire can be downloaded from the link below. As an Equal Opportunity Employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank you Veterans for their service to our country.

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Office Secretary III

State Of Maryland

Job Description

Introduction

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

Main Purpose of Job

POSITION DUTIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

SELECTION PROCESS

EXAMINATION PROCESS

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Employment Type

Company Industry

Key Skills

About Company

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