LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 41000443

Requisition No: 840141 

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

Working Title: LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 41000443

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 41000443 

Salary:  $38,867.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 11/10/2024 

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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.

 

Pay: $38,867.00 Annually 

 

Position Summary: This position is a entry level position within the Office of the Attorney General, located in Tallahassee. 

 

Qualifications:  A high school diploma or equivalency.

 

The ideal candidate should have good communication skills (verbal and written).

 

Preference may be given to applicants who have previous legal and/ or administrative experience.

  

The Work You Will Do: This position’s duties include but 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 accordance 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.
  • Maintain internal case dockets and case files.
  • Secure supplemental case information.
  • Coordinate services needed for proceedings such as transportation, Pre-Trial waiting area, and translation services.
  • Assist agency law enforcement with scanning documents.
  • File exhibits provided by agency law enforcement investigators.
  • Assist with coordination of service of process and subpoenas.
  • Assist with obtaining transcripts and court records.
  • Transcribe dictation as needed.
  • Establish and maintain effective and professional communication with attorneys, court personnel, victims, witnesses, law enforcement personnel, and other parties relevant to assigned cases in both verbal and written form.
• General Administrative:
  • Maintain calendars.
  • Entering time into billable hours reports.
  • Arrange travel itinerary and hotel accommodation and reimbursement forms.
  • Arrange conference calls and meetings.
  • Research and prepare reports.
  • Receive, scan, and distribute incoming mail.
  • Responsible for all administrative activities as required.
  • Bilingual employees who are able may be asked to assist in translations as needed.
  • Notarize documents as needed if a notary.
  • Perform any and all duties as required.

 

 

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questi