Administrative Assistant (Domestic Violence) - Lee County

Administrative Assistant

This is a high-level administrative position performing a variety of secretarial support to the case management team and to the overall function of the Domestic Violence Unit. The position will facilitate the movement of case-related matters by processing legal documents; creating and maintaining files; maintaining follow-up with outside agencies, courtroom personnel and internal offices; providing procedural information to parties as needed;

scheduling hearings in various databases; performing case intake when needed; performing secretarial work exercising initiative and judgment in making decisions; reviewing documents for completeness, accuracy and format, including proper spelling, grammar and punctuation; answering or directing telephone inquiries; receiving, sorting and distributing mail; ordering supplies; and performing data entry. The Administrative Assistant must possess strong organization and time management skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks.

The Administrative Assistant must be adaptable to multiple and changing priorities. This position must be able to maintain a high level of professionalism and is responsible for handling confidential and sensitive information. A variety of working relationships are established with court personnel, judges, attorneys, professionals and the general public. Work is performed under the supervision of the Domestic Violence Program Coordinator.

An Administrative Assistant's primary responsibilities include the following: (1) Case Management Administrative Support; (2) Case Management and Intake Assistance; (3) Administrative and Clerical Functions; (4) Case Research and Scheduling; and (5) Other duties as assigned.