JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Administrative Assistant

Texas Defender Service

Texas Defender Service (TDS) is seeking an administrative assistant in its Austin, Texas office. TDS is a private 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the quality of representation provided to those facing the death penalty in Texas. TDS directly represents death row inmates, consults in capital cases at all phases of the proceedings, participates in attorney training and conducts research and data collection projects regarding the application of the death penalty in Texas. TDS has offices in Houston and Austin. We are seeking someone who can assist with administrative duties, by handling reception, creating required documents, filing, data entry, and conducting internet research. The person should have had experience with Word, Word Perfect, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint in order to create documents, design materials, and run reports.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Administrative support experience, proficient in MS Applications, experience with rant/contract management and/or reporting, extreme attention to detail, highly organized, commitment to our mission, and ability to multitask under pressure.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary is commensurate with experience, range of $25,000-$35,000, benefits package provided.

APPLICATION:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, which will not be before October 20, 2005. Interested persons are invited to send a resume

to:

Andrea Keilen

510 S. Congress, Suite 304

Austin, TX 78704

Or

akeilen@texasdefender.org