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OFFICE SECRETARY I

INTERNAL ONLY

Recruitment #22-001318-0001

Introduction

The Office of the Public Defender is a statewide independent agency charged with providing superior legal representation for indigent defendants.  The agency’s vision is Justice, Fairness and Dignity for all.  Employees are committed to the core values of culture of excellence, client centered representation, tenacious advocacy, and are united in achieving the agency’s mission.

The Office of the Public Defender, located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 1700 Margaret Ave, is seeking detail-oriented applicants with secretarial experience to provide support to administrative staff and attorneys. Seeking applicants with excellent organizational and writing skills, as well as, problem solving skills and significant customer service experience. Experience working with Google Apps, Microsoft Office Suite Software. 

The Office Secretary I will be responsible for providing secretarial support to the attorneys assigned to our Anne Arundel County, Maryland offices.  Central work location may be in either Annapolis or Glen Burnie offices depending on need, occasional travel between offices may be required.

GRADE

ASTD8

LOCATION OF POSITION

1700 Margaret Avenue, Annapolis, MD. 21401

POSITION DUTIES

The Office Secretary I will be responsible for providing secretarial support to the attorneys assigned to our Anne Arundel County, Maryland offices. Central work location may be in either Annapolis or Glen Burnie offices depending on need, occasional travel between offices may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: One year performing secretarial or clerical work involving typing duties.

Notes:

1. Additional secretarial or clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year 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.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Administration classifications or Administrative, Clerical or Office Services Specialty codes in the Administrative Support field of work on a year-for-year 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. Proficient in Google Apps, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Office of The Public Defender Employees only.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift 20 lbs. or more.  

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  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.  

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online Applications Preferred.  Please fax all paper applications and questionnaires to 410-333-2260.

Inquiries regarding applications and submitting paper applications can be directed to: Office of the Public Defender, Human Resources, Human Resources Division, 6 St. Paul Street, Suite 1304, Baltimore, MD 21202; or by calling 410-767-8497, toll free: 877-430-5187; TTY users call Maryland Relay Service 800-735-2258.  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.

 

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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