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Temporary Legal Intake Clerk

Tryfacta, Inc

Pittsburgh, PA

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JOB DETAILS
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SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Business Support, Community and Social Services, Continuous Improvement, Criminal Justice, Customer Relations, Customer/Client Research, Data Entry, Ecosystems, Government, Health Information Technology, Healthcare, High School Diploma, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Law Enforcement, Legal, Litigation, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Past Due Accounts, Professional Services, Property Tax, Social Work, Special Needs, Telephone Skills, The Joint Commission (TJC), Time Management, Workforce Management
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
13 days ago
About US:
Tryfacta is a leading, nationally renowned Workforce Management Solution provider for private &public sector firms across the US. We specialize in Healthcare, IT, Business Support, and Professional & Craft/Light Industrial ecosystems.

Founded in March 1996, we have a presence in all 50 States. Tryfacta has Ranked number 1 as one of the fastest-growing companies by Inc. Magazine (Inc. 5000)!

Tryfacta is certified by the Joint Commission for Healthcare Staffing Services & has numerous ISO Certifications that capture our commitment to continuous improvement.

Job Summary:
Tryfacta is seeking a Temp Legal Intake Clerk for our client in Allegheny County, PA. This is a temporary contract assignment. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested, please Apply Now!

Position Title: Temp Legal Intake Clerk
Location: Allegheny County, PA
Duration: 3 months + opportunity of Temp to hire (Payrate after temp to hire $20/hr)
Pay rate: $18.00/hr.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
  • Interviews clients and potential clients of the Office of the Public Defender; interviews may take place in the Office of the Public Defender, the Allegheny County Jail or other detention facilities.
  • Determines whether potential clients qualify for services; refers clients to other agencies as necessary.
  • Completes client profiles through confidential interviews.
  • Takes client statements to be used by Defender Attorneys in pending litigation.
  • Completes preliminary legal conflict analyses and notifies appropriate individuals when a conflict exists.
  • Responds to client phone calls and correspondence in a professional and timely manner.
  • Performs other related duties as required or requested.
To be considered for this position, you should have: [Skills, Education, or Experience]
  • A high school diploma or its equivalent AND one (1) year experience in a related field, (e.g., social work, investigations, criminal justice, an administrative assistant in legal firm). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. 
  • Applicants with a demonstrated commitment to working with diverse communities, who can provide a high level of professional service to indigent adults charged with crimes and children in delinquency proceedings and/or have direct experience as a legal intake clerk are preferred. 
  • Act 33/34 Clearances are required prior to appointment at the cost of the applicant.
Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:
  • The services provided by the Office of the Public Defender.
  • Standard office procedures.
  • Standard computer applications and functions, including: Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access) and data entry
  • Basic social service resources, mental health issues and drug/alcohol addictions.
Ability to:
  • Maintain the confidentiality of client information.
  • Abide by written policies and procedures.
  • Maintain civility in relationships and communication with clients, co-workers, judges, court personnel, opposing counsel, law enforcement officers, witnesses and the public.
  • Multi-task.
  • Identify real conflicts of interest that could prevent the OPD from representing a potential client or continuing to represent a current client.
  • Learn, acquire, and apply new knowledge.

Additional Requirements

  • It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. 
  • The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment.

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Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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