LEGAL ASSISTANT II - 41000726

Requisition No: 845444 

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

Working Title: LEGAL ASSISTANT II - 41000726

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 41000726 

Salary:  $42,211.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 02/09/2025 

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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 Office of the Attorney General within the Consumer Protection Division in Tampa, Florida.  This 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, experience working in a legal environment in a support role, or experience working as an Executive Assistant in a professional business environment.  

 

Pay: $42,211.00 Annually

 

Qualifications: 

A high school diploma or equivalency. AND two (2) years of secretarial/clerical experience.

A completed year of education can substitute on a year for year basis for required work experience.

 

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• Paralegal Certification or graduation from an accredited paralegal or similar training program, or applicants currently enrolled in a paralegal or legal assisting program.
• Experience working in a law firm, courthouse, or legal department in a support role, or experience working in a professional business office in a support role.
• Well presented applications which demonstrate good spelling, grammar, and proofreading, and all the requested information has been provided.  

 **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 50% 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 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