JUSTICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION- LEGAL ASSISTANT - 21013438
About The Position
The Justice Administrative Commission (JAC) is a small state agency (less than 100 employees) led by an Executive Director appointed by a commission. The commission consists of two State Attorneys and two Public Defenders. JAC administratively serves Florida’s State Attorneys, Public Defenders, Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsels, Capital Collateral Regional Counsels, and the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program. JAC also processes bills from private court-appointed attorneys throughout the state representing indigent individuals and from associated vendors (court reporters, interpreters, investigators, and expert witnesses) to ensure compliance with Florida Statutes and JAC’s Contracts. JAC hires great people from a variety of backgrounds to develop comprehensive solutions for those we serve. JAC's Vision: To be the model of exemplary state government. JAC's Mission: To support the administration of justice. JAC's Core Competencies: Administrative Service Communication and Collaboration Prompt-Payment Fiscal Accountability Continuous Improvement and Innovation JAC's Core Values: We take great pride in exemplary service, adaptability, honesty, integrity, as well as respectful and ethical conduct. The General Counsel’s Office seeks a detail-oriented individual to join the legal support team that works with JAC’s attorneys. The Legal Administrator, a paralegal and the Legal Assistants are responsible for responding to emails from attorneys, vendors, and court staff; analyzing motions, orders, and other legal pleadings to determine next steps; managing the hearings calendar for JAC attorneys; processing attorney and due process vendor contracts; assisting with public records requests; and other legal support duties. JAC leverages technology in ever evolving ways in order to efficiently address our needs. A successful candidate must be comfortable learning new skills in an entirely digital format. Thorough in-person training and a written desk manual will be provided to ensure success. At JAC, you will use your critical thinking skills and insight to communicate with our audiences and enhance the services we offer to ensure that Florida’s justice-related entities operate at the highest level possible. To support employees, JAC offers multiple professional growth opportunities, including participation in the Certified Public Manager program, Six Sigma, and other relevant training. JAC also prides itself on providing state of the art information technology service and equipment.
Requirements
- Applicants must have a minimum of two years of high-level administrative, secretarial, legal assistant, or paralegal experience.
- Applicants should also demonstrate excellent organizational, problem-solving, and technological skills.
- The successful applicant will therefore be required to submit to a Level 2 (state and national) Background Check.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to candidates with strong communication and writing skills, knowledge of the judicial system, and state government.
- Applicants selected for interviews will complete a skills test (15 minutes or less) to establish minimum proficiency in written communication and basic Microsoft Office skills.
Responsibilities
- Responding to emails from attorneys, vendors, and court staff
- Analyzing motions, orders, and other legal pleadings to determine next steps
- Managing the hearings calendar for JAC attorneys
- Processing attorney and due process vendor contracts
- Assisting with public records requests
- Other legal support duties
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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers to attend TCC, FAMU or FSU, and more!
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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
