Legal Assistant Ii - 41000330

select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

the state personnel system is an e-verify employer. For more information click on oure-verify website .

requisition no:881332

agency: office of the attorney general

working title: legal assistant ii -

the office represents the state of florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the supreme court of the united states.

$43,055.22
annually

this legal assistant ii position is in the office of the attorney general within the capital appeals in tallahassee, florida.

• two (2) years of secretarial/clerical experience;and a high school diploma or equivalency.
• a completed year of education can substitute on a year for year basis for required work experience.

preference may be given to applicants who demonstrate exemplary spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills as demonstrated by their application, resume, and/or cover letter.

preference may be given to applicants with prior work experience in a legal office setting.

this position’s duties include but not limited to the following:

• draft, edit and prepare legal documents under supervision of attorneys and staff.
• prepare routine correspondence based on preapproved document templates.
• calendar deadlines in accordance with applicable rules of procedure.
• electronically file documents with courts.
• assist in the processing and maintenance of all electronic media including e-filings and evidence and media.
• update case management system and notes, and assist with data collection and reports.
• maintain and file all records and reports on case activity and prepare any necessary statistical reports.
• maintain internal case dockets and case files.
• coordinate services needed for proceedings such as transportation, pre-trial waiting area, and translation services.
• assist agency law enforcement with scanning documents.
• file exhibits provided by agency law enforcement investigators.
• assist with coordination of service of process and subpoenas.
• assist with obtaining transcripts and court records.
• transcribe dictation as needed.
• may accompany attorneys to court and assist as required. Coordinate meetings, depositions and or court appearances including space, time, place and notify all participants.
• assist victims and witnesses.
• assist with agency law enforcement discovery preparation.
• generate subpoenas and update case management system from returns.

• entering time into billable hours reports.
• arrange travel itinerary and hotel accommodations and reimbursement forms.
• arrange conference calls and meetings.
• research and prepare reports.
• receive, scan and distribute incoming mail.
• responsible for all administrative activities as required.
• bilingual employees who are able may be asked to assist in translations as needed.
• notarize documents as needed if a notary.
• perform any and all duties as required.
• specific task assignments will be related to the examples listed above and may vary based on the tasks applicable to the assigned unit.

• include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• it is unacceptable to use the statement “see resume” in place of entering work history.
• if you experience problems applying online, please call the people first service center at .

working for the state of florida is more than a paycheck. The state’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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…