State Attorney's Office, 8Th Circuit- Legal Assistant

STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I -

Date:
Jan 12, 2026

Requisition No: 868171

Agency:
Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title:

STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I -

Location:

ALACHUA, BAKER, BRADFORD, GILCHRIST, LEVY AND UNION COUNTIES

Contact: HEATHER L. JONES, CHIEF 120 WEST UNIVERSITY AVENUE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY
REBECCA

A. SHINHOLSER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32601
Telephone:
Email: PLEASE REPLY TO:
Office of the State Attorney, Eighth Judicial Circuit

This position is responsible for a wide variety of office duties including maintaining files, setting meetings, and addressing any attorney requests. Applicants should possess knowledge of legal terminology and be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. An applicant must be detail oriented and able to prioritize tasks, work under pressure and adapt to changing situations as well as exhibit a willingness to perform other tasks as assigned.

The successful candidate will be ready to work as part of a team and be capable of independent judgment.

Education:

Standard high school diploma or equivalency and 2 years secretarial experience; an equivalent combination of both can be substituted for required experience. Legal secretarial experience is preferred.

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