STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 16TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT II - 21011730
About The Position
The Office of the State Attorney, 16th Judicial Circuit of Florida has an opening for a Legal Assistant in our Key West office This is complex and confidential legal administrator work. Legal assistants are responsible for far-ranging duties: Assisting prosecuting attorneys with case preparation and preparing appropriate legal documents and correspondence; administrative and clerical tasks related to criminal court proceedings; setting up and maintaining attorney calendars; screening and responding to telephone calls; notarizing documents; scanning; providing information to the general public; and data input.
Requirements
- clean criminal background
- basic computer skills
- a positive attitude
- the ability to work well with others
Responsibilities
- Updating the case management system and assisting with data collection and reports
- Preparing legal documents
- Securing supplemental case information
- Researching and preparing reports
- Coordinating the places and times for depositions and/or court proceedings
- Assisting victims and witnesses as needed
- Arranging travel and hotel accommodations, and preparing reimbursement forms
- Establishing and maintaining effective and professional verbal and written communication with attorneys, court personnel, victims, witnesses, law enforcement and others relevant to assigned cases
- Arranging for other services such as transportation and translators as needed (bilingual employees can be utilized)
- Assisting in the processing and maintenance of incoming law enforcement emails and other electronic communications including e-filings, evidence and media.
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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
