• Embrace NDS’ philosophy of client-centered, community-based, holistic representation and commitment to excellence.
• Manage, maintain, and supervise repair of all facilities including office space, on-site/off-site storage, information technology resources, telecommunications systems, mobile devices, printers, copiers, postage meters, and video displays.
• Establish work procedures, goals, and schedules to organize the daily work of administrative staff.
• Train and supervise administrative staff in assisting with facilities duties, team administrator duties, office assistant, and data specialist duties.
• Establish and maintain an inventory of all equipment and supplies, replenishing inventory as needed.
• Coordinate mailroom functions, direct incoming and outgoing packages and insure accurate and complete deliveries.
• Manage contractor and vendor relationships including obtaining quotes from vendors and suppliers, establishing bidding process, and when necessary, comparing costs and negotiating contracts for purchase of goods and services.
• Ensure security of the facilities including responding to facility/equipment alarms and system failures and acting as floor fire warden during emergency drills.

• A demonstrated commitment to criminal justice, indigent defense, racial equity, social justice issues, and a substantive understanding of the biases impacting our clients.
• Experience in office management, particularly as administrative, or executive assistant.
• A high level of maturity and discretion combined with an ability to quickly build relationships with people of varying identities, income levels, races, and ethnicities.
• A track record of strategically guiding projects and relationships; applying good and practiced judgment; and routinely pushing through roadblocks to achieve your goals.
• Management skills and a coaching mindset.
• Ability to work as an effective team member with both local and national staff.
• A high level of organizational and administrative skills to multi-task in a very fast-paced environment.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• A bachelor’s degree.
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

Interviews are being held on a rolling basis, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested applicants should apply online and provide a cover letter and resume.

For more information about NDS and to apply, please visit our website at www.neighborhooddefender.org.

Neighborhood Defender Service is committed to creating a diverse environment that reflects the community we serve. NDS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. NDS values and specifically seeks applicants who are people with incarcerated loved ones, formerly incarcerated people, people of color, women, queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender fluid people.

Neighborhood Defender Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.