Administrative Assistant Iii
- Employer
- Fairfax County Government
- Location
- Fairfax, Virginia
- Salary
- $39,270.61 - $65,450.53 Annually
- Closing date
- Feb 27, 2021
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- Industry
- Government and Public Services, State & Local
- Function
- Administrative
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
Manages the reception area receiving phone calls, deliveries, and visitors for a law office. Provides support to attorneys, paralegals and administrative assistants. Opens, scans and date stamps all incoming mail and distributes all mail and faxes using Office software system. Performs factual research including internet searches for basic investigative information for cases. Performs queries and research in case management system. Ensures time-sensitive legal documents are picked up for delivery by couriers. Oversees archiving of closed files. Provides a high level of customer service to all who contact this law office, including the County's administrators, employees, and the public. Serves as agency courier by driving to and from the Fairfax County Courts on a daily basis to file and retrieve legal documents.
The assigned functional areas of this position are: General Office Administration, Receptionist/public contact, Information systems, and/or Customer Service.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to high school graduation and two years of experience providing administrative support in the assigned functional area(s).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior experience working in a legal environment. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office computer software, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Ability to multi-task.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
•Valid driver's license.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, and driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Duties are generally sedentary performed in a frequently stressful, fast-paced office environment. Must be able to lift and move 10 pound boxes. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or status as a veteran in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
Company
Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.
Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans
Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.
Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.
For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.
- Website
- https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/jobs
- Location
-
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US
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