STAFF ASSISTANT - 43000645

State of Florida

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the receipt and handling of legal process served upon licensed insurers. Enter data into a web-based application.  Validate receipt and payment of any fees associated with service of process.  Respond to telephone calls regarding service of process by reviewing the inquiry and researching the relevant information in multiple databases.

It is the agency’s goal to fill multiple vacancies with this advertisement.bThese positions are located in Tallahassee. 

This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

The starting annual salary for this position is $44,259.96.

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

Some benefits include (worth approximately $19,000 (per DMS)):

Healthcare benefits including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
Leave benefits (annual, sick, administrative)
Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
Tuition Fee waivers (accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret information
• Ability to record information accurately
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to prepare correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Knowledge of office procedures and practices and experience with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the receipt and handling of legal process served upon licensed insurers.
• Enter data into a web-based application.
• Validate receipt and payment of any fees associated with service of process.
• Respond to telephone calls regarding service of process by reviewing the inquiry and researching the relevant information in multiple databases.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Leave benefits (annual, sick, administrative)
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
• Tuition Fee waivers (accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

What This Job Offers

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