GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 7TH CIRCUIT - LEGAL SECRETARY - 21015584
About The Position
The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is Florida’s award-winning, state-funded child advocacy organization that provides independent legal representation to abused, abandoned and neglected children in Florida’s dependency court proceedings. The Office upholds the highest standards of integrity, excellence and child centered representation. The Guardian ad Litem Legal Secretary performs a variety of secretarial, administrative support, and clerical duties for Attorneys in a local GAL Circuit office. The Legal Secretary works independently under the general supervision of the Circuit Director or Managing Attorney and must exercise discretion with sensitive and confidential information.
Requirements
- Standard high school diploma or equivalent.
- Three years of administrative support experience, one year of which was in a Legal Secretary, Administrative Specialist II or comparable position preferred.
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Knowledge of computer software applications including Outlook, Excel and Word.
- Ability to talk to others and convey information.
- Ability to respond patiently with the general public.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive information.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, two-year college or vocational school may substitute for the recommended experience on a year for year basis.
- One year of administrative support experience in a Legal Secretary, Administrative Specialist II or comparable position.
Responsibilities
- Composing and typing correspondence, detailed reports and charts, memoranda, etc., using a personal computer.
- Establishing and maintaining a comprehensive office filing system.
- Preparing travel arrangements.
- Scheduling meetings.
- Preparing materials for supervisor's use.
Benefits
- State of Florida Retirement package – Pension or investment plan (3% employee contribution required)
- State group insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
- Flexible spending account
- Nine paid state holidays each calendar year
- One paid personal holiday each fiscal year
- 13 paid sick leave days accrued within the calendar year
- 13 paid annual leave days accrued within the calendar year with an increase after five years
- Life insurance of $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program
- State tuition waivers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
