STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21004136

State of Florida • FL

80d • $35,360

About The Position

Join the State Attorney's Office, First Judicial Circuit and be part of a dynamic team. We have four counties in the First Judicial Circuit – Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton. We are looking to hire a Legal Assistant I in Milton, FL (Santa Rosa). This is a full-time position – Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Legal Assistants will be responsible for performing a variety of secretarial and clerical duties in assisting Assistant State Attorneys with routine and detailed tasks. Duties involve the performance of secretarial and clerical tasks related to criminal court proceedings, setting up and maintaining attorney calendars, document management, pulling files for the daily court calendar, and making travel arrangements. Duties also involve screening calls, providing information to the general public, some courtroom attendance, reviewing files, and preparing the appropriate motions and orders.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Two years of secretarial or clerical experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Office experience and keyboarding skills.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Highly motivated and extremely organized.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a legal environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Self-starter who requires minimal supervision after training.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial and clerical duties to assist Assistant State Attorneys.
• Manage attorney calendars and document management.
• Pull files for the daily court calendar.
• Make travel arrangements.
• Screen calls and provide information to the public.
• Attend court sessions as needed.
• Review files and prepare motions and orders.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with a salary of $35,360.00.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS).
• E-Verify participant requiring proof of identity and legal right to work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees