Department
Office of the Public Defender
Division
Protective Services (Non-Sworn)
Salary
$57,873.00 - $66,296.00
Job Profile
JC-00414000-73 - Case Management Coordinator
Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours
Job Requisition Number
JR103263 Case Management Coordinator (Open Date: 06/16/2026)
Pay Grade
U05019 A
Classification
Case Management Coordinator
Class Definition
A working knowledge of modern legal office practices, procedures, and equipment; a working knowledge of basic computer principles and utilities functions; a working knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; a working knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, procedures, functions, and ability to apply these to work problems; familiarity with the principles and practices of office management and supervision; skill in taking and transcribing oral dictation of complex and technical material and in typing accurately from rough draft or clean copy; the ability to work independently on difficult or complex clerical tasks or routine administrative tasks and to prepare non-routine correspondence; the ability to maintain complex clerical records and prepare accurate reports, the ability to exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact in receiving office callers and in making proper dispositions of problems; the ability to plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of clerical employees; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public; and related capacities and abilities.
Supplemental Information
In a supervisory capacity, to insure that other clerical staff members have a fair and adequate workload, that they are all properly instructed and trained on the performance of their duties, that they are carrying out their responsibilities, and to participate in evaluations of such clerical staff.
To report the proper discharge of sick, vacation, and/or personal leave taken by staff members at said work location, including any abuses in daily attendance, to the Executive Assistant or designee, and to assure, under the direction as needed from the Executive Assistant, compliance with these and similar personnel policies.
To provide computer operator assistance and coordination at said work location to insure the proper operation of the Office''s computer system and/or the Office''s computer system as it interacts with RIJSS.
To insure that statistical coordination and reports among all of the courts and staff members occupying said work location are provided.
To personally resolve the more routine complaints and refer those of a more complex nature to the appropriate staff member.
To receive Office correspondence and insure that it is directed to the appropriate individuals and that appropriate action is taken.
To serve as a legal secretary to attorneys; make appointments for clients with attorneys; maintain a daily diary of appointments and scheduled cases; to assist clients with problems related to their representation insofar as is consistent with training and experience; to answer questions and interpret departmental policies and procedures to other employees, and the general public.
To ensure the smooth operation of the staffed office generally as it relates to clerical staff.
Benefits
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.