STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21004141

Requisition No: 839020 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21004141

 Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC

Position Number: 21004141 

Salary:  $35,360.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/07/2024 

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STATE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA

* NOTICE OF AVAILABLE POSITION *

Legal Assistant I – 2100-4141

Starting annual salary $35,360.00

Commensurate with education and experience

 

Do you want to make a difference in your community?

 

Do you want a rewarding career?

 

Join the State Attorney's Office, First Judicial Circuit and be part of a dynamic team.  We have four counties in the First Judicial Circuit – Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton. We are looking to hire a Legal Assistant I in Pensacola, FL (Escambia). This is a full-time position – Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Legal Assistants will be responsible for performing a variety of secretarial and clerical duties in assisting Assistant State Attorneys with routine and detailed tasks.  Duties involve the performance of secretarial and clerical tasks related to criminal court proceedings, setting up and maintaining attorney calendars, document management, pulling files for the daily court calendar, and making travel arrangements.  Duties also involve screening calls, providing information to the general public, some courtroom attendance, reviewing files, and preparing the appropriate motions and orders.

 

To successfully perform the duties of this position, candidates must have a professional demeanor, excellent communication skills, office experience, keyboarding skills and work well in a team environment.  Candidates must be highly motivated, extremely organized, and be able to handle confidential matters with the utmost discretion.  We are looking for self-starters who accept challenges, work well under pressure, and require minimal supervision after training. 

 

Minimum Training and Experience Required:  A high school diploma or equivalency and two years of secretarial or clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.  

 

Applicants must be able to pass a background check for employment.  Employer is an E-Verify participant, requiring proof of identity,  and proof of US citizenship OR legal right to work in the United States. 

 

Employer has a “harassment-free” workplace policy, and requires honesty, confidentiality and professional conduct. Employees must practice safe workplace policies and procedures.  Employees must maintain satisfactory attendance and job performance level to meet the mission of this employer.

 

How to apply for the position:

Individuals must use the State of FL “People First” electronic application found at https://jobs.myflorida.com/

 

Individuals are required to upload a résumé and a cover letter to the People First Application.

 

Methods of contacting employer: 

E-MAIL: hr@osa1.org, OR via phone 850-595-4200

 

 

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