Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Salary

$60,000.00 Annually

Location

0118 - Muni Court Housing

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

10675-HR

Department

0118 - Muni Court Housing

Division

011801 - Cleveland Muni Court-Housing

Opening Date

06/10/2026

Closing Date

6/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Administrative Assistant

JOB PURPOSE AND OVERVIEW

The Housing Court Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing clerical and administrative support for the Court.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

The following duties indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the Administrative Assistant. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of this position. Other duties may be required or assigned at any time.

• Perform clerical duties such as answering the phone, copying, emailing, scanning, faxing, and mailing.
• Communicate via telephone or email with counsel, parties and others.
• Draft simple correspondence.
• Schedule hearings and events in the Courts case management system.
• Prepare and process Court documents.
• Run periodic reports in the Courts case management system.
• Locate Court files, deliver files to/retrieve files from Clerks office.
• Prepare, copy, assemble materials for Court presentations.
• Assist with off-site community meetings and presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences.

• Knowledge of common office practices, procedures, and equipment.

• Proficiency in operating a personal computer and using, or being able to learn, Microsoft Office products such as Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Demonstrated dependability, reliability, and excellent attendance record.

• Valid Ohio drivers license, reliable vehicle, and vehicle insurance.

• Must occasionally lift or push items weighing up to 50 lbs.

Additional consideration will be given to applicants who have any of the following: previous experience working in the Court system, prior experience with court case management systems.

Supplemental Information

The qualifications listed above are guidelines for selection purposes. Alternative qualifications may be substituted if considered by the Court to be sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential duties of the position.

COURT EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE

The Court expects all members of its staff to adhere to all Court policies, guidelines, practices and procedures; act as a role model both inside and outside the Court; perform duties as workload necessitates in a timely, accurate and thorough manner; be conscientious about meeting department productivity standards; and communicate regularly with supervisor about department issues. Additional requirements for employment with the Court include the following.

• Ability to prioritize work, work independently without daily direct supervision. Must have good time-management skills and be highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with judges, Court employees, lawyers, outside agencies, businesses, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Must be conscious of and sensitive to the diversity within the Court's jurisdiction and be able to interact professionally with this diverse population of people from many different geographic, socioeconomic, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds on a regular basis.
• Professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for the position and expected of a representative of the Court.
• Patience, objectivity, maturity, effectiveness under stress, initiative, adaptability, and sound judgment.

The Citys guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.

Employer City of Cleveland

Address 601 Lakeside Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio, 44114

Phone 216-664-2493