STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT III - 21014538

State of Florida • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

This is complex and confidential legal administrative work.

An employee in this position is responsible for performing a variety of administrative duties in assisting an Assistant State Attorney with case preparation. Duties involve the performance of administrative and clerical tasks related to criminal court proceedings; setting up and maintaining the attorney’s calendars; screening calls and mail; transcribing; scanning; providing information to the general public; data input; and preparing appropriate legal documents and correspondence.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalency
• Two (2) years of secretarial/clerical experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience working in a law firm, courthouse, or legal department in a legal support role.
• Previous customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks related to criminal court proceedings and assist the ASA with case preparation.
• Provide administrative support for ASAs such as setting up and maintaining the attorney’s calendars; screening calls and mail; transcribing; scanning; providing information to the general public; data input; and preparing appropriate legal documents and correspondence.
• Prepare legal documents including misdemeanor and felony files, subpoenas and court calendars.
• Assist in the processing and maintenance of all electronic media including e-filings and evidence and media.
• Review and promptly respond to all electronic messaging.
• Update case management system and notes.
• Receive, scan and distribute incoming mail.
• Receive and process Law Enforcement electronic media.
• Perform all duties as required vital to the operation of the office and the prosecution of criminal cases.
• Perform quality work within deadlines.
• Dependable and routine in-office attendance during regularly scheduled business hours.
• Incumbents in this position may be required to lift files (up to 25 lbs.)

Benefits

• Health insurance (over 80% employer paid)
• Basic life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Medical, Dental, Vision and supplemental insurance options
• Choice of FRS Pension Plan or FRS Investment Plan
• 104 paid annual leave hours accrued each calendar year
• 104 paid sick leave hours accrued each calendar year
• Thirteen paid holidays per year
• One personal holiday per year
• Tuition waiver program within the state of Florida university and community college systems

What This Job Offers

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