The position. The Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and Idaho (FDEWI) is accepting applications for an Administrative Officer to be located in the Spokane office.
Who we are. We are a Community Defender Organization , making us a non-profit corporation funded exclusively by a grant by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts and operates under the authority of the Criminal Justice Act to provide defense services in criminal cases in federal court. We are not government employees, and our employment status is considered “at will.” The organization’s main office is in Spokane, Washington, with a branch office in Yakima, Washington.
We are a staff of thirty-nine (26 in Spokane and 13 in Yakima) comprising attorneys, legal assistants, paralegals, investigators, mitigation specialist, social worker, office support, and IT specialists who are committed to vigorously representing our clients.
The Administrative Officer is stationed in Spokane though occasional travel to the Yakima branch will be required. More information about FDEWI may be found at www.fdewi.org.
What we value. We believe effective, holistic representation occurs when members of our staff have diverse backgrounds and experiences. This means that, in recruiting individuals to join our staff, we value (and embrace) the unique contributions you as the applicant can bring, including your culture, ethnicity, education, opinions, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, religion, disability, and economic status. We welcome those who seek such an environment to apply, and we are an equal opportunity employer.
Who you are. You are a trusted and reliable administrator who values professionalism and who consistently uses sound judgment to carry out responsibilities. You work closely with the Executive Director, Chief Deputy (Yakima branch manager) and Spokane Managing Attorney. You keep confidences and are comfortable acting both independently and as a member of the management team so that the office can provide exceptional legal services to the clients we represent. You are a problem solver who possesses creativity, dedication and neutrality.
Position Description. The Administrative Officer is responsible for a variety of administrative and management issues. General areas of direct or supervisory responsibility include management and administrative analysis, financial management, personnel administration, benefits program management, supervision and training, space and facilities management, equipment/telecommunications/office automation management, property and records management, and procurement management.
Experience Required: A minimum of three years of experience in office management and administration.
Experience in financial planning and management, including budget compliance and accounts payable. Knowledge using MS Dynamics or comparable accounting software. Computer literacy, including fluency in the Microsoft Office suite of programs, including Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
Strong planning and organizational skills. The ability to speak and write clearly and effectively.
Experience we hope for: The ideal candidate will have previously managed the day-to-day operations of a law firm or either a profit or non-for-profit organization.
In addition, the following attributes will be helpful:
1. Experience in human resources as it relates to a business or government agency.
2. An accounting degree or master’s degree in business administration from an accredited college.
3. A background with managing telecommunications, office automation, and office space management.
4. Prior experience working in a federal public or community defender office.
Salary and benefits. We take care of our team. This full-time position has a starting annual salary range of G/S 11-1 $69,107 to G/S 14-1 $116,393, depending on your years of relevant professional experience. You will be eligible for benefits, including the following: 1) health; 2) vision; 3) dental; 4) life insurance/AD&D & long-term disability; 5) flexible savings account; 6) 403(b) Retirement Plan; 7) eleven paid federal holidays; 8) thirteen days of paid annual sick leave; and 9) thirteen days of paid annual vacation (the rate of paid vacation leave increases based on years of service). Salary is paid semi-monthly (mid-month and end-of-month) via direct deposit.
Anticipated start date early 2024.
To apply. If you’re interested in applying to join our team, please send a cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references, to the following email:
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: Administrative Officer-Spokane
Position Announced: Open until filled.
No need to call us to check on your application, we’ll contact applicants who are selected for an interview.