ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY - 60071809

State of FloridaOrlando, FL
13dOnsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to work in our Children's Legal Services Division, a premier statewide law firm. This is an excellent opportunity to work among an elite group of dedicated legal child advocates to ensure justice for the children of Florida. We have excellent benefits including affordable health insurance plans & options, liberal sick leave and annual leave policy, and, a tuition waiver program through state colleges and universities. We offer 9 holidays and 1 personal day, FRS Investment or FRS Pension plan and numerous pre-tax and post-tax benefit options. Description: This is a general office and clerical position providing support to a team of paralegals and attorneys assigned to our Children’s Legal Services program. The work is challenging but incredibly rewarding. Location: Orange County. Applicants interested in working in counties/cities other than Orange County will need to apply for positions advertised for those specific areas on the People First System. Annual Salary: $33,760.00. Internal salary appointments are determined according to DCF Salary policy.

Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Knowledge of office professionalism and practices.
  • Computer experience, particularly with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
  • Ability to use copying and fax machine.
  • Ability to organize files and other records.
  • Ability to enter data in records management systems.
  • Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous and effective manner.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior experience working in a legal office preferred.
  • Ability to speak/read/write Spanish/Creole/French or other foreign language may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency need at time of interview.

Responsibilities

  • Preparing Notices of Filings of legal documents and summonses
  • Creating, maintaining, and closing case files
  • Answering phones
  • Filing documents with the court
  • Sorting and distributing paper mail and electronic mail
  • Operating copy machine
  • Entering data timely and accurately into statewide databases
  • Tracking court calendar activities
  • Transmitting work electronically to other locations
  • Preparing travel reimbursement requests
  • Entering data timely and accurately into statewide databases
  • Preparing witness requests
  • Monitoring and ordering office supplies

Benefits

  • affordable health insurance plans & options
  • liberal sick leave and annual leave policy
  • tuition waiver program through state colleges and universities
  • 9 holidays and 1 personal day
  • FRS Investment or FRS Pension plan
  • numerous pre-tax and post-tax benefit options

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

1,001-5,000 employees

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