CRIMINAL CONFLICT AND CIVIL REGIONAL COUNSEL, 5TH REGION - LEGAL ASSISTANT III - 21015004

State of Florida • CASSELBERRY, FL

8d • $45,000 - $49,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Regional Counsel, Fifth Region (RC5) was created by the Legislature in 2007, pursuant to Section 27.511, Fla. Stat., to provide legal representation to indigent individuals in over 20 different areas of law. RC5 serves 4 judicial circuits and 13 counties, including St. John’s and Putman Counties. RC5 is seeking a full-time legal assistant in Seminole County, Casselberry, Florida. The position involves administrative, organizational, and clerical support to attorneys in a state agency.

Requirements

• Resume
• Cover letter

Responsibilities

• Scheduling depositions, mediations, and court hearings.
• Track filing deadlines and monitor important dates.
• Answer phone calls, respond to emails, relay messages between clients and attorneys.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files and client records using database software.
• Draft, format and proofread basic legal documents, correspondence, pleadings and motions using templates.
• File legal paperwork with state and federal courts, including managing e-filing systems.

Benefits

• 8 hours of Annual Leave per month
• 8.4 hours of sick leave per month
• Paid Federal and State holidays
• One paid Personal Day each year
• State health insurance with coverage options including family, dental, vision, etc.
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed