Administrative Assistant - Jefferson City

State of Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Aug 06, 2025
  • Salary: 37,656-41,544 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:41544
  • Full Time
  • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Job Description

    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.

    Manage the front desk. Answer phones. Greet clients. Maintain trial calendar. Open/close case files. Coordinate office support services including: tracking budget and expenditure information, processing invoices and directing communcation with vendors. Conduct inventory. Order supplies. Additional duties may include: providing 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.

    This is a full-time position based in Jefferson City. The successful candidate will receive competitive compensation and State of Missouri benefits that include a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Learn more about benefits at https://publicdefender.mo.gov/employment/working-for-mspd/benefits/ Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. 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 https://pers.oa.mo.gov/applicants

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

    Human.Resources@mspd.mo.gov

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    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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