STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 13TH CIRCUIT- EXECUTIVE LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21003791

Requisition No: 883659 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 13TH CIRCUIT- EXECUTIVE LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21003791

 Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC

Position Number: 21003791 

Salary:  $50.000.00 minimum 

Posting Closing Date: 09/25/2026 

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Position:         Executive Assistant to the State Attorney

Class Title:     Executive Legal Assistant I ($34,426-$74,747) OR

                        Executive Legal Assistant II ($50,513-$114,912)

Salary:             Minimum $50,000

                        Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location:        Executive Office of the State Attorney, Hillsborough County

                        419 N. Pierce Street, Tampa, Florida 33602

How to Apply:

Application packet and resume must be submitted to be considered for an interview.

Complete application packet found at https://hillsboroughsao.gov/employment/employment-general-information/

Email completed application packet and resume to Employment@hillsboroughsao.gov

All full-time permanent employees receive our substantial benefit package, including low-cost health insurance; paid annual leave, sick leave, holidays; and membership in the Florida Retirement System. For more information visit: https://hillsboroughsao.gov/employment/employment-general-information/

Position Description:

The Executive Assistant to the State Attorney assists the State Attorney with handling all functions of the office.  From citizen and staff questions, to scheduling, and special projects, the State Attorney’s Executive Assistant is a mission critical position for the operation of the office.  The successful candidate has the highest level of professionalism, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple assignments with short deadlines.  Superior communications skills are required in this position.  As a go-to person within the organization, the State Attorney’s Executive Assistant may often be the first person to interact with a victim, citizen, or anyone making contact with the Office of the State Attorney.  The State Attorney’s Executive Assistant must have outstanding problem-solving skills and the ability to manage any issue or problem towards a solution.   The State Attorney’s Executive Assistant will likely accompany the State Attorney to the Courthouse, outside events, and important meetings.   This position reports directly to the State Attorney.  The ideal candidate will also understand that the role of Executive Assistant may have many unknowns that a job description cannot quantify.  As a result, the role requires flexibility, tireless energy for service to the community and the office, independent thought, resourcefulness, integrity, and persistence.

Essential 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 a 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.
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

Qualifications:

This challenging and rewarding position is best suited for a graduate from an accredited four-year college or university and three years progressively responsible secretarial experience preferred.

The State Attorney will consider considerable secretarial or administrative experience in place of a college degree. 

An ideal candidate has some background or interest in learning more about criminal justice.   Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook are essential.  Excellent communications and time management skills are crucial.

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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.