PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21011148

State of Florida

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This is complex and confidential legal secretarial work. This position involves complex and diversified tasks providing legal secretarial support to two to three division assistant public defender attorneys. This position will be responsible for a variety of secretarial duties including (but not necessarily limited to): clerical tasks (create, maintain files, calendars and appointment scheduling); liaison for case-related complaints, typing/word processing; extensive telephone communication with clients, witnesses, the public, law enforcement and coordinating depositions/statements, and other related tasks as assigned. Duties also include data input and preparing the appropriate court documents. This position has ultimate clerical responsibility for all assigned to the division.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Two (2) years of secretarial experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two (2) years' legal secretarial experience.
• Outstanding clerical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Working knowledge of law office procedures.
• Working knowledge of case tracking programs.
• Working knowledge of legal terminology.
• Working knowledge of local rules of court.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with the utmost discretion.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work well under time constraints.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Ability to sit, walk, and stand.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Resumes and applications must show complete dates and addresses of all employments and must include skills and abilities, including approximate keyboarding/typing speed (correct words/minute) and specific software knowledge.
• Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Highly motivated, organized individual of proven integrity.
• Self-starter who accepts challenges.
• Requires minimal supervision after training.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal secretarial support to division assistant public defender attorneys.
• Perform clerical tasks including creating and maintaining files, calendars, and appointment scheduling.
• Serve as a liaison for case-related complaints.
• Handle typing and word processing.
• Engage in extensive telephone communication with clients, witnesses, the public, and law enforcement.
• Coordinate depositions and statements.
• Perform data input and prepare appropriate court documents.
• Maintain ultimate clerical responsibility for all assigned to the division.

Benefits

• Harassment-free workplace policy requiring honesty, confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Uphold confidentiality requirements of all host software programs.
• Practice safe workplace procedures, and follow policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED