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Part Time Clerical/Administrative Assistant
Job Description
Position Announcement
PART TIME CLERICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
The Federal Defenders of Montana, Inc. (FDOM), the community defender organization serving the State and District of Montana, is soliciting applications for the position of a part time, 20 hours per week, Clerical/Administrative Assistant to be stationed at our Helena Office. FDOM is a nonprofit corporation, funded by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. The organization is not an agency of the federal government; staff members are not federal employees.
FDOM provides legal representation and criminal defense services to individuals charged with federal crimes who are financially unable to retain counsel.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a high school diploma and at least one year work experience. Candidates must be self- starters, dependable, organized, enterprising and able to work independently and well under the pressure of deadlines. Attention to detail is essential. Ability to exercise good judgment in a mature and diplomatic manner. Computer experience, preferably with Windows-based, Microsoft
Office software programs, and QuickBooks is required. Experience with bookkeeping, payroll, and accounts payable is preferred. Applicants must be bondable.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Clerical duties include: answering phones, word processing, organizing discovery, legal correspondence, copying, scanning, filing, and other duties as assigned. Administrative duties may include, but are not limited to: providing administrative assistance, under the direction of the
Administrative Officer and/or the Federal Defender, in the areas of general administration and management; financial management; personnel administration and management; organization travel coordination; space, telecommunications and office automation management; and purchasing, procurement and property management; implement internal controls to assure proper segregation of accounting functions and to prevent errors and fraud; maintain and analyze accounting records; and provide documentation for expenditures and balances.
Starting salary range is $23.57/hour to $28.83/hour dependent on experience and qualifications.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The Federal Defenders of Montana, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications must be received no later than February 21, 2024. No telephone inquiries. Only those applicants granted an interview will be contacted. Current and future positions may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
Application Process: To apply, email your cover letter, resume, and references to mtx_employment@fd.org in a single Adobe PDF file using the subject line “MTX-ASSISTANT”.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.57 - $28.83 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
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