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Administrative Specialist II - Prosecuting Attorney

Provides technical and administrative assistance to the Ada County Prosecutor and staff. Greets guests, visitors, and callers, in person and telephonically, providing department-related information and/or directing them to appropriate offices or staff members. Performs a variety of operational tasks and related work as required. This position is located in the Ada County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

Essential Functions:

• Resolves inquiries from individuals in person, by telephone, and via correspondence by operating multiple computer programs simultaneously;
• Types letters, memoranda, reports and other materials from templates or rough drafts;
• Drafts, proofreads and edits routine correspondence;
• Sorts, indexes and files materials alphabetically, numerically or by other predetermined classification;
• Performs data entry into Ada County Prosecutor Case Management System and/or other systems as required;
• Maintains statistical data relevant to the assigned department;
• Manages daily/weekly calendars and schedules meeting and appointments;
• Ability to safely operate a county vehicle (passenger car) in order to facilitate delivery of documents, files and/or records;
• Lift and organize boxes and files;
• E-file and serve court documents;
• Drafts basic legal pleadings;
• Operates a web-based central phone agent console to receive and route a high volume of calls;
• Receives, records and transmits telephone messages to appropriate parties;
• Greets and directs guests and visitors to appropriate offices, locations or staff members;
• Screens calls to control access to staff;
• Monitors and escorts visitors per security requirements;
• Receives and distributes incoming/outgoing paperwork and digital filings from various departments and agencies to appropriate parties;
• Serves as a liaison between the prosecutor's office and other agencies to answer questions, provide information and help resolve issues;
• Processes new criminal cases and ensures they are accurately tracked and assigned.

Additional Functions:

• Performs related functions as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Three years of previous experience;
• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Excellent written and verbal skills;
• Proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint, Adobe and Excel;
• Skill typing accurately at least 50 wpm;
• Ability to exercise a high level of professionalism;
• Ability to organize projects and develop timelines and schedules;
• Ability to maintain highly confidential material and use discretion in handling office affairs;
• Ability to exercise independent judgment;
• Ability to develop, prepare and maintain accurate records and files;
• Ability to analyze data and make decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures;
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, take initiative, handle sensitive information in a confidential manner, focus on multiple-projects and meet deadlines;
• Ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, elected officials, department heads and the general public.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to learn the function and mission of various parts of the Prosecuting Attorney's Office;
• Ability to work closely with law enforcement and court personnel;
• The incumbent is subject to a criminal records check and fingerprinting;
• Adherence to the Code of Ethics for legal professionals is expected;
• The incumbent is expected to maintain working knowledge and flexibility of computers and other office equipment, i.e., Fax machines, copiers, scanners, telephones;
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions;
• May be required to lift up to 30 lbs.;
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks.

Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.

Healthcare:

• Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles

Retirement and Investments Plans:

• PERSI retirement benefits
• 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match
• 401(k)

Wellbeing Program:

• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.
• Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program
• Free bus pass

Paid-leave:

• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee
• Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee
• 5 days paid bereavement leave

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance:

• Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible
• Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible

Optional Benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance
• Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance
• AFLAC

Visit us at adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our benefits package, including: paid leave, healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, and more!

Employer: Ada County Department Prosecutor

Address: 200 W. Front St. Boise, Idaho, 83702

Website: www.adacounty.id.gov

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