LEGAL ASSISTANT III - 41000725

Requisition No: 834249 

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

Working Title: LEGAL ASSISTANT III - 41000725

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 41000725 

Salary:  $45,888.18 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/17/2024 

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Our Organization and Mission: The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States. 

 

Position Summary: This position is in the Consumer Protection Division in theTallahassee Bureau.  This senior level support position works as part of a legal support team handling administrative and legal support responsibilities.  It is a full-time, highly responsible position that requires the individual to work independently with limited supervision.  Strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), and the ability to multitask effectively are essential.  This position operates in a fast-paced environment and assists a team of attorneys and investigators.  

The ideal candidate will have strong spelling and grammar, proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, proficiency with Adobe Pro, and either paralegal education or training, or experience working in a legal environment in a support role,

 

Pay: $45,888.18 Annually

 

Qualifications: 

• A high school diploma or equivalency. And,
• Three (3) years of secretarial/clerical experience.
• Two (2) year degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies or related field may substitute for two (2) years of required experience.

 

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• Paralegal Certification or graduation from an accredited paralegal or similar training program.
• Experience working in a law firm, courthouse, or legal department in a legal support role.

 

**An administrative skills exercise may be administered as part of the selection process. In order to advance to the next stage of the selection process a passing score of 60% is required. These skills exercises may take place at any stage of the selection process and must be completed in-person at one of the OAG offices in Florida. An Excel skills exercise may also be administered as part of the selection process**

 

The Work You Will Do: The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 

Legal Case Management:

• Draft, edit and prepare legal documents under supervision of attorneys and staff.
• Prepare routine correspondence based on preapproved document templates.
• Calendar deadlines in accordiance with applicable rules of procedure.
• Electronically file documents with courts.
• Assist in the processing and maintenance of all electronic media including e-filings and evidence and media.
• Update case management system and notes, and assist with data collection and reports.
• Maintain and file all records and reports on case activity and prepare any necessary statistical reports.