STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 10TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21004246

Requisition No: 877843 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 10TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21004246

 Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC

Position Number: 21004246 

Salary:  $33,136.00 

Posting Closing Date: 12/17/2026 

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OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY

10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

 

STATE ATTORNEY BRIAN HAAS

 

SERVING POLK, HIGHLANDS, AND HARDEE COUNTIES

 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

 

JOB TITLE:                       Legal Assistant I

DEPARTMENT:                 Trial Division

CLASS CODE:                 6151

PAY GRADE:                    44

SALARY:                           $33,136.00

EEO CODE:                      06

POSTING DATE:               6/17/2026

CLOSING DATE:               Until filled

WORK SCHEDULE:          M-F 8AM-5PM

JOB LOCATION:                Bartow

FLSA STATUS:                   Included

RETIREMENT:                     Regular

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK:

 

This is complex and confidential legal administrator work.  An employee in this position is responsible for performing a variety of 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.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

 

An employee assigned to this class has ultimate clerical responsibility for all cases assigned to his/her division and may assist in other divisions as needed.  Work is performed under the close supervision of a higher-level supervisor or an attorney and is reviewed through conferences for the achievement of desired results as follows:

 

1. • Ability to focus and pay attention to detail;
   • Ability to follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
   • Ability to operate a computer and other office machinery;
   • Ability to operate the telephone system and respond to calls promptly and professionally;
   • Ability to read and comprehend;
   • Comply with all Public Records statutes and policies;
   • Dependable and routine in-office attendance during regularly scheduled business hours;
   • Effective and efficient communication skills and ability to interact professionally with other employees, members of the public and stakeholders.
   • Efficient keyboard skills;
   • Perform quality work within deadlines;
   • Review and promptly respond to all electronic messaging;
   • Travel as required;
   • Work effectively as a team contributor as well as independently;

 

Additional job duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

1. • Accompany ASA to court and assist as required;
   • Assist in the processing and maintenance of all electronic media including e-filings and evidence and media;
   • Assist with data collection and reports;
   • Assists victims and witnesses, as needed;
   • Bilingual employees will assist in translations as needed;
   • Coordinate meetings, depositions and or court appearances including space, time, place and notify all participants;
   • 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;
   • Generate subpoenas and update case management system from returns;
   • Maintain and file all records and reports on case activity and p