Appellate Secretary, Palm Beach County Public Defender's Office
About The Position
The Palm Beach County Public Defender’s Office is seeking an Appellate Secretary to join their team. This constitutional entity works to ensure justice for the poor in Palm Beach County, Florida, by representing indigent people charged with criminal offenses who cannot afford an attorney when their life or liberty is at stake. The office also handles appeals to the Fourth District Court of Appeal from the 15th, 17th, and 19th judicial circuits. The office's mission is to protect, defend, and uphold the constitutional rights of indigent persons to high-quality legal representation, fair treatment, and equal justice. The office handles approximately 30,000 cases per year and has approximately 200 employees, including lawyers, investigators, social workers, and support staff. The main office is in downtown West Palm Beach, with four branch offices. Divisions include County Court, Felony, Mental Health, Major Crimes, Juvenile, Appeals, Specialty Courts & Divisions, and Investigative & Social Services Units.
Requirements
- Microsoft suite: Outlook and Word
- Adobe Acrobat
- Foxit
Responsibilities
- Answering phone calls from clients and family members.
- Prepare correspondence and transmittal letters.
- Locate clients in Department of Corrections or county jail.
- Format notices and motions.
- Put together appendixes.
- Mark and format appellate briefs.
- Communicate with the Office of the Attorney General regarding positions on extensions, motions.
- Schedule and coordinate legal calls with Florida Department of Corrections.
- Calculate and calendar due dates for briefs, responses, supplemental records.
- Use ACIS (Appellate Case Information System) to download supplemental records, orders, etc.
- Navigate the Florida Courts E-Filing portal for filing.
- Print appellate records and use PitneyShips to mail.
- Upload all documents to case management system (STAC), make case notes, events, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
