STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 14TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21003633

Requisition No: 839086 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 14TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21003633

 Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC

Position Number: 21003633 

Salary:  $32,136.00 

Posting Closing Date: 10/31/2024 

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Office of the State Attorney, 14th Judicial Circuit

Larry Basford, State Attorney

Legal Assistant I

 

 

OVERVIEW:

If you want to make a difference in your community performing complex and confidential secretarial work in support of prosecuting those who violate our laws, while at the same time enjoying the generous of benefits offered by the State of Florida, consider joining our team.

 

State Attorney Larry Basford’s office prosecutes cases across Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, and Washington counties. For every attorney in court, there is a need for someone driven by a desire to excel who wants to be part of a team that is achieving successes that impact the community.

 

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION BEING FILLED:

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; transcribing; scanning; providing information to the general public; data input; and preparing appropriate legal documents and correspondence.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Obtain Employment Application and Authorization to Release Information from our website at: http://sa14.fl.gov/careers-opportunities/, and email to: SA_businessoffice@sa14.fl.gov. Application must show complete and accurate dates and addresses of all employments and must include: skills and abilities, including keyboard/typing (correct words per minute) and software knowledge in which experienced. A qualifying typing test score and/or data entry test may be required.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Dependable and routine in-office attendance during regularly scheduled business hours.
• Ability to focus and pay attention to detail.
• Efficient keyboard skills.
• Effective and efficient communication skills and ability to interact professionally with other employees and the public.
• 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 work approved overtime, as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.