PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 19TH CIRCUIT- SECRETARY I - 21004324

Requisition No: 864471 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 19TH CIRCUIT- SECRETARY I - 21004324

 Pay Plan: Public Defndrs JAC

Position Number: 21004324 

Salary:  $31,200.00 

Posting Closing Date: 03/15/2026 

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Legal Secretary/Assistant

We are looking for a Legal Secretary/Assistant to undertake a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. You will work under the supervision of a Support Staff Supervisor and will also provide support to other members of our Support Staff team. The goal is to sustain efficiency of all office procedures and case management to guarantee reliability and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, and colleagues
• Assist in the preparation of various legal documents
• Scheduling of court appearances and depositions
• Maintains confidential case information
• Preserve an updated case record system (STAC)
• Answer phone calls, make appointments, and redirect calls when appropriate

Skills

• Proven experience as legal secretary is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of legal terminology, regulations and court system is a plus
• Proficiency in English
• Outstanding time-management and typing skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Operates desktop computer, desktop scanner and office copier
• Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.