Administrative Assistant, Public Defender Office

Job overview

The Administrative Assistant, Public Defender Office role is onsite in Coldwater, MI. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Branch County’s Public Defender department operations and client services. The role coordinates administrative workflow, staff, resources, and reporting so the department can manage its legal services and support attorney workloads. It also connects the department with courts, county offices, and the public while handling sensitive information confidentially.

What you'll do

• Support department budgeting and monitor expenditures
• collect data and prepare quarterly reports
• supervise clerical, investigative, and social work staff
• organize support functions
• maintain case management and records systems
• coordinate with courts and county departments
• arrange attorney workloads and outside agency involvement
• oversee document systems and staff training
• coordinate department travel and events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

administrative assistant

public defender office

county government

coldwater mi

department operations

staff supervision

budget coordination

case management

court coordination

confidential records

reports and data

branch county

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or two to four years of experience; knowledge of criminal justice, court procedures, records management, and budget practices; attorney-client confidentiality is essential.

About the employer

Branch County is hiring for this role. Industry: Legal Counsel and Prosecution. Sector: 92.