LEGAL ASSISTANT II - 41000330

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This Legal Assistant II position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Capital Appeals in Tallahassee, Florida. 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.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of secretarial/clerical experience
• A high school diploma or equivalency
• Completed application profile 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 questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• All applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained.
• Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.
• Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume.
• Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.
• Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS.
• Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to applicants who demonstrate exemplary spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills as demonstrated by their application, resume, and/or cover letter.
• Preference may be given to applicants with prior work experience in a legal office setting.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• May accompany attorneys to court and assist as required.
• Coordinate meetings, depositions and or court appearances including space, time, place and notify all participants.
• Assist victims and witnesses.
• Assist with agency law enforcement discovery preparation.
• Generate subpoenas and update case management system from returns.
• Maintain calendars
• Entering time into billable hours reports.
• Arrange travel itinerary and hotel accommodations 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.
• Train lower level Legal Assistants.
• Perform any and all duties as required.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

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