Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Come join a dynamic environment in the historic Connecticut State Capitol. Join a team of committed and enthusiastic professionals in the Legislative Commissioners' Office of the Connecticut General Assembly. The Legislative Commissioners' Office (LCO), the nonpartisan legal services office for the Connecticut General Assembly, is seeking a full-time administrative assistant.

The Legislative Commissioners' Office (LCO), the nonpartisan legal services office for the Connecticut General Assembly, is seeking a full-time administrative assistant. Primary responsibilities include processing bills and amendments considered by the General Assembly and updating the statute database in preparation for statute publication. The duties of the position include :

• Typing documents and reviewing and editing documents for grammar, clarity, consistency, and accuracy;
• Providing comprehensive administrative support to the office, including answering and directing telephone calls, composing and handling correspondence, greeting visitors, copying documents, and facilitating the timely flow of documents; and
• Maintaining a positive and professional demeanor in a demanding workplace.

General Skills & Abilities :

Minimum Requirements : High school diploma and at least three years of clerical or other administrative experience with Microsoft Word; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have the ability to work overtime, including nights and weekends during legislative sessions. Preferred but not required : B.A., paralegal certificate, or experience as a legal administrative assistant.

Please be aware that this position may be filled as an Administrative Assistant II or Administrative Assistant III depending on experience. Starting salary for Administrative Assistant II is $55,354. Starting salary for Administrative Assistant III is $63,933.