FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO Margaret A. Katze Supervisory Assistant Stephen P. McCue Albuquerque Office 111 Lomas NW, Suite 501 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Tel (505) 346-2489 Fax (505) 346-2494 Federal Public Defender Albuquerque Robert E. Kinney Supervisory Assistant Las Cruces Office 506 S. Main, Suite 600 Las Cruces, NM 88001 Tel (575) 527-6930 Fax (575) 527-6933 Receptionist Las Cruces, NM 2014-09 The Federal Public Defender for the District of New Mexico is accepting applications for the position of receptionist for the Las Cruces office. One position is available with a salary rage of JSP 5-7, currently yielding $31,628 - $50,932. The Federal Public Defender operates under the authority of the Criminal Justice Act (CJA), 18 U.S.C.§3006A, to provide defense services for indigent persons in federal criminal cases and related matters in the federal courts. DUTIES: The receptionist provides a variety of front-desk and clerical support services to the staff of the federal defender organization including, but not limited to, receiving, screening and directing telephone calls; communicating with and taking messages from Spanish-speaking clients and family members; greeting visitors; keeping track of staff arrivals, departures, and destination; furnishing information to clients, members of the general public, court personnel and the bar; assisting with word processing tasks and recording of statistical data; running office equipment; receiving and routing incoming mail, faxes and deliveries, and processes outgoing mail. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 2 years receptionist experience; high school graduate or equivalent; experience with a busy multi-line phone system; computer proficiency with emphasis in Word Perfect and other Windows based programs; Spanish bilingual REQUIRED. Candidates must possess the ability to exercise good judgment in a mature and diplomatic manner; the ability to communicate well orally and in writing; a general knowledge of office practices and clerical processes; and the ability to recognize and analyze problems and recommend practical solutions. Prefer candidates with experience in a legal environment. This is a full-time position with federal salary and benefits. The position is subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer (direct deposit) participation for payment of net pay. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. All resume information and certifications will be verified during the interview process. Final appointment is subject to a satisfactory background investigation. Position subject to funding. The Federal Public Defender is an equal opportunity employer. HOW TO APPLY: Interested qualified persons should apply by forwarding a letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to: Melissa Dearing, Administrative Officer e-mail: [email protected] or fax to 505-923-9334 Closing date is March 7, 2014 No phone calls please. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
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