Administrative Assistant - Commitment Defense Unit

The Missouri State Public Defender is an agency dedicated to providing legal representation to individuals who are unable to afford an attorney in criminal cases. We are committed to upholding the constitutional right to counsel and ensuring fair and just legal proceedings for all citizens.

We are seeking a motivated and organized individual to join our team as an Administrative Assistant. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in acting as office manager for the local office.

• Request and track records from various facilities.
• Draft and send forms and other letters.
• Coordinate and arrange depositions.
• Maintain database of annual reports, expert reports, depositions, and transcripts.
• Answer phones.
• Maintain calendars.
• Open and close case files.
• Coordinate office support services including tracking budget and expenditure information, processing invoices, and directing communication with vendors.
• Conduct inventory.
• Order supplies.
• Provide clerical support to the District Defender and other staff attorneys.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• One year of professional office management experience, demonstrated by supervision of staff or highly responsible administrative duties.
• Or, five years progressively responsible clerical/office experience.
• Post-secondary education may be substituted for minimum experience requirements.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

This is a full‑time position based in Kansas City. The successful candidate will receive competitive compensation and State of Missouri benefits that include a defined pension plan, generous leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.

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To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found at .

The salary listed reflects the base pay rate. Verified prior state service, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, may increase total compensation.

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