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Title: Office Manager (Administrative) - Petersburg
State Role Title: Admin & Office Specialist III
Hiring Range: $48643.00 State Benefits
Agency: Indigent Defense Commission
Location:PETERSBURG 304
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Virginia Defenders- Indigent Defense Commission (IDC) is excited to announce the opportunity to be on the front lines of what many consider to be the modern-day Civil Rights Movement-criminal justice and justice reform. This is a unique platform to develop and pursue social change and impact the lives of clients. The Petersburg Public Defender Office is seeking to fill an Office Manager position that will serve our mission of protecting and defending the rights and dignity of our clients through zealous compassionate high-quality legal advocacy. The Office Manager reports to the Chief Public Defender of the Petersburg office and is employed at-will.
If you are interested in applying and joining our mission please complete an application. If you have specific questions related to applying please contact us at
Duties:
The Office Manager provides direct support to the Public Defender supervises Support Staff and will be the point of contact and coordinate the daily activities of the Public Defender Office. This position will communicate and interact with the public office colleagues and judicial personnel. Other duties include: assisting the appellate attorney by developing and maintaining a thorough knowledge of the appellate process continually monitoring the status of all appellate cases and assisting and supporting in the creation and filing of all appellate work. All other duties are as assigned.
The IDC is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our workforce. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants of all identities cultures backgrounds and experiences.
Minimum Qualifications
Comprehensive working knowledge of office practices and procedures and office equipment is needed along with professional communication skills and experience in creating and editing letters memos and correspondence. Demonstrated ability to manage an office supervise multiple subordinate staff members and provide direct administrative support is also required. Other qualifications include the ability to remain organized accurately enter data plan and prioritize assignments communicate effectively both orally and in writing and work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team-driven environment. The qualified candidate will lead by a positive example learn and accept constructive criticism respond quickly and effectively in addressing issues and questions and pay close attention to detail.
Additional Considerations
Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable and will be strongly considered.
Special Instructions
Applications for this position require a cover letter and resume. Failure to submit both may disqualify you from further consideration.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
While creating an account through the state system will save your basic information (please remember your username and password) applications are NOT saved for future openings. We encourage you to apply to any and all of the positions you may be considering within the IDC.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a fingerprint-based criminal background check. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. IDC uses the E-Verify system and does not provide sponsorship.
Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed emailed faxed or hand-delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted. IDC does not accept see resume as a response to any question. Information on the application is the primary source used for screening the position. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants if requested during the application and/or interview process.
This position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) depending on your type of loan.
Edits cannot be made to the application once you have received a confirmation number. Phone calls are not accepted regarding an inquiry into the status of an application. Please login to the RMS system for status updates.
Contact Information
Name: Ashley Washington
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
IC
Full-Time