DEFENDER ADMINISTRATOR SPECIALIST (LOA)

Starting Pay: $27.0476 Hourly ($56,259)
Step A: $27.8827 Hourly ($57,996)
Step B: $28.7529 Hourly ($59,806)
Step C: $29.6601 Hourly ($61,693)
Step D: $30.6019 Hourly ($63,652)
Step E: $31.6159 Hourly ($65,761)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree -AND- three (3) years’ clerical or para-professional experience in a legal setting;

-OR-

At least five (5) years’ clerical or para-professional experience in a legal setting.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs a wide variety of legal duties involved in the assignment of attorneys to indigent criminal cases and record keeping for the Defender office; works under the supervision of the Chief Public Defender or designee; performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates the day-to-day activities of the Defender program;
• Formulates the need for attorneys with the Circuit Court Administrator, District and Probate Courts in conjunction with the Chief Public Defender;
• Prepares monthly calendars for the assignment of counsel;
• Coordinates reimbursement requests for the costs of defense;
• Prepares drafts of orders and other routine pleadings at the direction of the Chief Public Defender;
• Utilizes computer terminals, word processing and statistical analysis not limited to assignment of counsel, types of cases assigned and frequency of appointment;
• Answers questions relating to the assignment of counsel that do not require the judgment of the Chief Public Defender;
• Coordinates the assignment of counsel on paternity cases;
• Secures financial information from walk-in defendants who are requesting court-appointed counsel;
• Coordinates the mailings to the Center for Forensic Psychiatry and accompanying proof of services that are made available to the Court;
• Works closely with the pre-bail staff in developing the roster of defendants for whom counsel must be appointed;
• Assists the Chief Public Defender in securing replacement counsel where necessary;
• Communicates with Court staff regarding assignment of counsel.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of the court system with some knowledge of the defense of indigents;
• Knowledge of legal terminology;
• Knowledge of clerical methods and procedures used in keeping fiscal accounts and records;
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written directions;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and policies;
• Ability to plan and maintain accurate records;
• Ability to work effectively with various court officials and defendants;
• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and respectfully in a complex, multicultural work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion;

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