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

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Date:
Feb 20, 2026

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Requisition No:870700

Agency:
Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title:

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

HEATHER L. JONES CHIEF ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY REBECCA

A. SHINHOLSER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BRIAN S. KRAMER

STATE ATTORNEY

EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA

SERVING

ALACHUA, BAKER, BRADFORD, GILCHRIST, LEVY

AND UNION COUNTIES

120 WEST UNIVERSITY AVENUE

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32601

TELEPHONE (352) 374 – 3670

Office of the State Attorney, Eighth Judicial Circuit

The State Attorney, Eighth Judicial Circuit, is currently accepting applications for a

Legal Assistant I for our Alachua County Florida office.

To apply, applicants should submit a resume and complete the online application process.

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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