Secretary 2 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4810391) Apply  Secretary 2 Salary $19.37 - $28.36 Hourly Location Council Bluffs - 51501 - Pottawattamie County, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 25-02096 Agency 428 Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing - Public Defender Opening Date 01/29/2025 Closing Date 2/11/2025 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-POST Point of Contact Jeff Wright; 515-242-6158 + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description Do you enjoy helping others and want to make a significant impact in what you do? If yes, look no further! The Iowa State Public Defender’s Office is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and enthusiastic Secretary 2 to provide clerical support in our Council Bluffs office located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Who We Are The mission of the Office of the State Public Defender is to ensure that all indigent persons in Iowa are provided high quality legal representation in criminal, juvenile, and other eligible proceedings in the most efficient and fiscally responsible manner. What You’ll Do As a Secretary 2 in this position, you will: + Receive and direct phone calls from Public Defender clients, court administrative staff, and attorneys. Answer routine questions from clients and client family members concerning court dates, status of the case, explain court orders and other legal documents they have received. + Process incoming and outgoing mail. Review and identify correspondence of a sensitive or important nature and take appropriate action. + Calendar coordination that includes scheduling meetings and making appointments for attorneys and investigators. + Prepare and proof forms and correspondence of a legal nature such as letters, orders, affidavits, motions, and briefs for accuracy, grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. + Accurately maintain legal case files, log data from court orders into case management system for the precise and effective reporting, recording, storage, retrieval and use of case data. + Access Iowa Courts Online to verify court dates and case information. + Proficiently use EDMS (Iowa Court’s Electronic Data Management System) to file legal documents with courts and to collect, download, and categorize electronic discovery, including audio, video, and written materials from multiple sources, to be utilized in the analysis of criminal matters. + Assist staff with general software functionality when requested, such as Microsoft Office suites and other Google-based systems. + Complete other assignments at the direction of the Public Defender Supervisor. What We’re SeekingThe successful candidate for this fast-paced position is a motivated, organized, and a detail-focused individual. Applicants should have a proven track record of completing tasks on a strict deadline, experience working with diverse populations, and work well in a team environment. Desired skills and abilities include: + Strong written and verbal communication skills. + Good computer skills – preference given to those with experience in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, databases, spreadsheets, and legal case management systems. + Customer-centric attitude and demeanor. + Displays high standards of professional and ethical conduct. + Good people skills – this position requires regular contact with Public Defender clients, clerks, judges, county attorneys and service providers, good people skills are necessary. + Legal experience desired. What We OfferWhen you join the SPD, you become a part of a strong team culture that is committed to serving the community. In addition to providing a respect for work-life balance, we have a competitive total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including: + Robust benefits, including excellent health, dental, life and vision insurance. + Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave accrual. + On the job training by dedicated, experienced professionals. + Opportunities for professional development. + Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care. + Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package. + Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan). + Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it most. + Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, and more) + Access to an on-site employee fitness center (6200 Park Avenue location only). For additional information on benefitsclick here (https://das.iowa.gov/media/3766/download?inline=) . Embark on a rewarding career dedicated to public service and make a difference with us! Minimum Qualification Requirements Experience equal to two years of full-time general office work, one year of which must have involved secretarial or related administrative support duties; OR post high school course work in an accredited secretarial, business, or closely related curriculum may be substituted for the required experience on a month-for-month basis; OR completion of thirty (30) semester (or equivalent) hours of undergraduate college level course work may be substituted for the one year of required general office experience; OR certification from the State of Iowa Administrative Assistant Certificate Program will substitute for six months of the required experience; OR employees withcurrentcontinuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the equivalent of one year of full-time work as a Secretary 1. For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\_and\_pay/JobClassDescriptions/Secretary2-00026-90026.pdf) Additional Qualification Requirements Typing Requirement:Applicants may be required to have the ability to type 40 wpm net. If included in the Minimum Requirements of this job vacancy, you must provide verification of your typing score prior to the closing date of this vacancy. (Click here for more details about the typing test.) (https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/state-employment/typing-test-information) Why Choose the State of Iowa? At the heart of our commitment to excellence is a dedication to our most valuable asset – our employees. Discover the outstanding benefits that set us apart as an employer of choice. Our Robust Benefits Package Includes: Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects directly on your skills and expertise. 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We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) . Paid Time Off: Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters. Professional Development: Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): We care about your well-being beyond the workplace. Access confidential counseling, resources, and support through our Employee Assistance Program. Diversity and Inclusion: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation. Join Us - Elevate Your Career: Ready to elevate your career with the State of Iowa?Click here (https://iowa.attract.neogov.com/recruitment/p/benefits) to explore more about our unparalleled benefits and discover what makes us unique. Your success is our priority! 01 Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa. + Yes - I understand and agree. + No 02 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq? + No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq + Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq 03 Do you have experience equal to two years of full-time general office work, one year of which must have involved secretarial or related administrative support duties? + Yes + No 04 How many months of COMBINED post high school course work in an accredited secretarial, business, or closely related curriculum AND full-time clerical work experience do you have? + Less than six months of the combined identified education and work experience + Six months to less than one year of the combined identified education and work experience + One year to less than two years of the combined identified education and work experience + Two years or more of the combined identified education and work experience 05 If you have completed the certification from the State of Iowa Administrative Assistant Certificate Program, how many months of full-time clerical work experience do you have? + Not applicable - I have not completed the State of Iowa Administrative Assistant Certificate Program + No experience to less than six months of the identified experience + Six months to less than one year of the identified experience + One year to less than one and a half years of the identified experience + One and a half years or more of the identified experience 06 If you are a CURRENT employee for the State of Iowa (executive branch): How many months do you have of current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes full-time work experience in the classification of Secretary 1? + Not applicable - I am not an employee for the employee for the State of Iowa (executive branch + Less than one year of work experience in the classification of Secretary 1 + One year or more in the classification of Secretary 1 07 Have you completed a minimum of 30 semester hours of college level course work to substitute for one year of general office experience? + Yes, I have 30 semester hours of college level course work. + No, I do not have 30 semester hours of college level course work Required Question Employer State of Iowa Agency 428 Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing - Public Defender Address 6200 Park Avenue; Suite 1 Des Moines, Iowa, 50321 Website https://spd.iowa.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email