PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 9TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21014616

Requisition No: 872540 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 9TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21014616

 Pay Plan: Public Defndrs JAC

Position Number: 21014616 

Salary:  $42,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2026 

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Public Defender’s Office – Legal Assistant

Job Description Overview:

A Legal Assistant plays a vital role in supporting attorneys and legal teams by performing a wide range of administrative and legal support tasks. This position helps ensure the efficient operation of the office by maintaining organization, accuracy, and timeliness in all aspects of case management. While Legal Assistants are not authorized to practice law, they contribute significantly to the preparation and handling of legal matters.

Legal Assistants are responsible for administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and handling office correspondence. They also assist with drafting legal documents, tracking critical deadlines, coordinating court hearings, and maintaining communication with clients.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• Good communication skills when interacting with clients, attorneys, and other professionals.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Ensuring accuracy and consistency in all communications.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems independently and effectively under pressure
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team of attorneys, investigators, and legal support staff
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding ethical standards in accordance with Florida Bar guidelines
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

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.

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.