STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 13TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21008415

Requisition No: 868507 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 13TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21008415

 Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC

Position Number: 21008415 

Salary:  $42,045.00 

Posting Closing Date: 02/01/2026 

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Office of the State Attorney

13th Judicial Circuit

Job Posting

Position:      Legal Assistant I

Location:     County Court

Salary:          $42,045

Position Description:

The County Court Division is a high-volume division consisting of multiple court divisions.  An emphasis is placed on teamwork.  Court division assignments may change based on the needs of the County Court Division and all team members strive to make the County Court Division work as a whole.  Typical job duties include processing mail, pulling court dockets, preparing and filing court pleadings, issuing subpoenas, and handling incoming phone calls.

Successful candidates for this position should be ready, willing, and able to adapt to new electronic processes including but not limited to mail processing, charging documents and task sheets posted by attorneys and support other divisions within the office. Candidates may be re-assigned to join a different division from the initial assignment depending on the needs of the office and their successful job performance. 

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:        

High School Diploma or Equivalency. Criminal justice and/or legal background preferred. Minimum typing speed of 30 word per minute.

Successful candidates should be detail orientated, have the ability to handle a high volume of work, possess good time management skills, and be capable of working with attorneys new to the practice of law.

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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.