STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 2ND CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21011675

Requisition No: 855508 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 2ND CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21011675

 Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC

Position Number: 21011675 

Salary:  $32,136.00 

Posting Closing Date: 07/02/2025 

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Office of the State Attorney, 2nd Judicial Circuit

Legal Assistant I: Gadsden

Deadline to Apply: 07/02/2025

Our Organization and Mission:

The State Attorney for the Second Judicial Circuit is charged with being the chief prosecuting officer of all criminal trials in the circuit. The State Attorney, with his appointed Assistants and other staff, appear in the courts to represent the interests of justice and the people. Our agency's mission statement is “To serve the community through reducing crime and helping to mitigate the catastrophic impact that crime has on victims and offenders, their families, and society as a whole”.

Starting Pay:

$32,136.00

Position Summary:

This position is at the Gadsden County State Attorney’s Office in the misdemeanor division. It is responsible for performing a variety of complex and confidential administrative duties in assisting the 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 attorneys’ calendars; screening calls and mail; scanning; providing information to the general public; data input; and preparing appropriate legal documents and correspondence.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalency.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

An employee in this position is responsible for performing a variety of complex and confidential 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 attorneys’ calendars; screening calls and mail; scanning; providing information to the general public; data input; and preparing appropriate legal documents and correspondence.

• Prepares Legal Documents.
• Coordinate meetings, depositions and or court appearances including space, time, place and notify all participants.
• Assists victims and witnesses, as needed.
• Maintain calendars.
• Arrange travel itinerary and hotel accommodations and reimbursement forms.
• Receive, scan and distribute incoming mail.
• Assist in the processing and maintenance of all electronic and media including e-filings and evidence and media.
• Update case management system and assist with data collection and reports.
• Generate subpoenas and update case management system from returns.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with attorneys, court personnel, victims, witnesses, law enforcement personnel, and other parties relevant to assigned cases in both verbal and written form.
• Notarize documents as needed.
• Perform any and all duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Dependable and routine in-office attendance during regularly scheduled business hours.
• Ability to focus and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to read and comprehend.
• Effective and efficient communication skills and ability to interact professionally with other employees, members of the public and stakeholders.
• Perform quality work within deadlines.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office machinery.
• Ability to follow rules, regulations

The Difference You Will Make:

In addition to assisting attorneys with their cases from filing to dispositions, you will become a part of the success stories while helping others deal with what could be the most difficult time in their lives. The State Attorney’s Office boasts a fast-paced work environment in which effective communication skills, the ability to interact professionally with others and attention to detail are a must.  This position must follow state and federal rules and regulations regarding Criminal Justice Information, which includes criminal background screening.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for

employees feature a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Thirteen paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other    supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers and More!

For a complete list of benefits visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Importance Notice:

To be considered for this position, applicants should complete the State Attorney Office Second Judicial Circuit Employment Application which can be found at www.sao2fl.org. Please follow the submission instructions on the website. Applications submitted through People First will not be accepted.

• SAO employees are paid monthly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s.110.113, FS.

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.