STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT III - 21000141

State Attorney’s Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida

Our Organization and Mission: The mission of the State Attorney’s Office is to pursue justice for the citizens of the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida and to fairly and impartially enforce the law.

Position Summary: This is complex and confidential legal administrative work.

An employee in this position is responsible for performing a variety of administrative duties in assisting an Assistant State Attorney with case preparation.  Duties involve the performance of administrative and clerical tasks related to criminal court proceedings; setting up and maintaining the attorney’s calendars; screening calls and mail; transcribing; scanning; providing information to the general public; data input; and preparing appropriate legal documents and correspondence.

LEGAL ASSISTANT III

Job Duties

• Provide administrative support for Assistant State Attorneys.
• Prepare legal documents including subpoenas and court calendars.
• Dependable and routine in-office attendance during regularly scheduled business hours.
• Review and promptly respond to all electronic messaging.
• Perform quality work within deadlines.
• Update case management system and notes.
• Receive, scan and distribute incoming mail.
• Receive and process Law Enforcement electronic media.
• Assist in the processing and maintenance of all electronic media including e-filings and evidence and media.
• Perform all duties as required.
• Incumbents in this position may be required to lift files (up to 25 lbs.)

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalency
• Two (2) years of secretarial/clerical experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• One or more years of experience working in a law firm, courthouse, or legal department in a legal support role.
• Previous customer service experience.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• All applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained. 
• If you have problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.  

Benefits

 Offering an excellent array of benefits, including: 

• Health insurance (over 80% employer paid)
• Basic life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Medical, Dental, Vision and supplemental insurance options
• Choice of FRS Pension Plan or FRS Investment Plan
• 104 paid annual leave hours accrued each calendar year
• 104 paid sick leave hours accrued each calendar year
• Thirteen paid holidays per year
• One personal holiday per year
• Tuition waiver program within the state of Florida university and community college systems
• And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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.