STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT III - 21011226

Requisition No: 841151 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT III - 21011226

 Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC

Position Number: 21011226 

Salary:  $33,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2024 

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State Attorney’s Office, 4th Judicial Circuit – Special Victim’s Unit – We are seeking a detailed oriented and dedicated individual to work in our Special Victims Unit.  This is an excellent opportunity to work among an elite group of dedicated professionals to ensure justice for victims and their families. 

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.

This Legal Assistant III position performs a variety of tasks to assist Assistant State Attorneys, Fourth Judicial Circuit, Special Victims Unit, with the completion of the following administrative duties:

Job Duties

• Dependable and routine in-office attendance during regularly scheduled business hours.
• Ability to focus and pay attention to detail
• Ability to read and comprehend.
• Efficient keyboard skills.
• Effective and efficient communication skills and ability to interact professionally with other employees, members of the public and stakeholders.
• Ability to operate the telephone system and respond to calls promptly and professionally. Review and promptly respond to all electronic messaging.
• Perform quality work within deadlines.
• Ability to operate computer and other office machinery.
• Ability to follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Work effectively as a team contributor as well as independently.
• Comply with all Public Records statutes and policies.
• Updates case management system and notes.
• Prepare Legal Documents.
• Coordinate meetings, depositions and or court appearances including space, time, place and notify all participants.
• Maintain calendars.
• Arrange travel itinerary and hotel accommodations and reimbursement forms.
• Research and prepare reports as necessary.
• 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, evidence & media.
• Answer questions which may involve the interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Make assignments; schedules hours of work; provides for office coverage; and reviews the work of subordinate employees.
• Perform any and 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 and two (2) years of secretarial/clerical experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• 1 or more years of experience working in a law firm, courthouse, or legal department in a legal support role.

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. 

Employment Benefits – We have excellent benefits including affordable health insurance plans and options to include:

• Health insurance (over 80% employer paid)
• Basic life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• 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 (8 hours each)
• One personal holiday per year (8 hours)
• Tuition waiver program within the state university and community college system

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.