Front Desk Receptionist

PART-TIME FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST - PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE

This is routine work in the Office of the Public Defender. An employee in this position performs work that involves the operation of a multi-line phone system and other receptionist and clerical duties.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Answers incoming calls and makes a proper connection to person or office requested; keeps records or updates the electronic case tracking system of calls and messages that cannot be delivered immediately; answers routine non-technical questions and refers other questions to proper persons or offices
• Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming mail
• Maintains order in the reception room
• Performs clerical duties such as filing, typing, posting simple data, and folding/sorting letters

(Please note: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position)

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from High School
• An equivalency diploma issued by a State Department of Education may be substituted for high school graduation

The 5th Circuit Public Defender’s Office is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We use e-verify to determine the eligibility of employees to work in the US.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person