JUSTICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION- LEGAL ASSISTANT - 21013438

Requisition No: 868100 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: JUSTICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION- LEGAL ASSISTANT - 21013438

 Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm.

Position Number: 21013438 

Salary:  $42,000.00 - $73,440.00 

Posting Closing Date: 01/30/2026 

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JAC Legal Assistant

 

Our Organization, Vision, and Mission:

 

The Justice Administrative Commission (JAC) is a small state agency (less than 100 employees) led by an Executive Director appointed by a commission. The commission consists of two State Attorneys and two Public Defenders. JAC administratively serves Florida’s State Attorneys, Public Defenders, Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsels, Capital Collateral Regional Counsels, and the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program. JAC also processes bills from private court-appointed attorneys throughout the state representing indigent individuals and from associated vendors (court reporters, interpreters, investigators, and expert witnesses) to ensure compliance with Florida Statutes and JAC’s Contracts. JAC hires great people from a variety of backgrounds to develop comprehensive solutions for those we serve.   

 

JAC's Vision: To be the model of exemplary state government.

JAC's Mission: To support the administration of justice.

JAC's Core Competencies:

 

1. Administrative Service
2. Communication and Collaboration
3. Prompt-Payment
4. Fiscal Accountability
5. Continuous Improvement and Innovation

 

JAC's Core Values: We take great pride in exemplary service, adaptability, honesty, integrity, as well as respectful and ethical conduct.

 

Where You Will Work:

 

JAC’s office is located in Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City.  Lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads, Tallahassee combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Close to Florida’s Gulf coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job and those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career. Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you are on the career ladder. For more information about Tallahassee, please visit:  https://www.talchamber.com/visit-tallahassee/.

 

The Work You Will Do:

 

The General Counsel’s Office seeks a detail-oriented individual to join the legal support team that works with JAC’s attorneys. The Legal Administrator, a paralegal and the Legal Assistants are responsible for responding to emails from attorneys, vendors, and court staff; analyzing motions, orders, and other legal pleadings to determine next steps; managing the hearings calendar for JAC attorneys; processing attorney and due process vendor contracts; assisting with public records requests; and other legal support duties. JAC leverages technology in ever evolving ways in order to efficiently address our needs. A successful candidate must be comfortable learning new skills in an entirely digital format. Thorough in-person training and a written desk manual will be provided to ensure success.

 

Work-Life Balance:

 

JAC encourages employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Flexible schedules and/or hybrid on-site and remote schedule options may be available for employees in good standing.

 

 

The Difference You Will Make:

 

At JAC, you will use your critical thinking skills and insight to communicate with our audiences and enhance the services we offer to ensure that Florida’s justice-related entities operate at the highest level possible. To support employees, JAC offers multiple professional growth opportunities, including participation in the Certified Public Manager program, Six Sigma, and other relevant training. JAC also prides itself on providing state of the art information technology serv