Administrative Secretary Ops

Requisition No: 869928 | Agency:
Children and Families |

Working Title:

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY OPS -  | Pay Plan:
Temp | Position Number:  | Salary: agency to update | Posting Closing Date: 02/27/2026

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We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to work in our Children's Legal Services Division, a premier statewide law firm. This is an excellent opportunity to work among an elite group of dedicated legal child advocates to ensure justice for the children of Florida.

This is a general office and clerical position providing support to a team of paralegals and attorneys assigned to our Children’s Legal Services program. The work is challenging but incredibly rewarding.

Clay County. Applicants interested in working in counties/cities other than Clay County will need to apply for positions advertised for those specific areas on the People First System.

This position is OPS and will be paid $16.71 per hour and scheduled for full-time hours.

• Preparing Notices of Filings of legal documents and summonses
• Creating, maintaining, and closing case files
• Transporting legal documents to and from the courthouse daily
• Answering phones
• Filing documents in case files
• Filing documents with the court
• Sorting and distributing paper mail and electronic mail
• Operating copy machine
• Entering data timely and accurately into statewide databases
• Tracking court calendar activities
• Transmitting work electronically to other locations
• Preparing travel reimbursement requests
• Preparing witness requests
• Monitoring and ordering office supplies

• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of office professionalism and practices
• Computer experience, particularly with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Ability to use copying and fax machine
• Ability to organize files and other records
• Ability to enter data in records management systems
• Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous and effective manner
• Prior experience working in a legal office preferred

• Incumbents in this position may be required to transport files (up to 25 lbs.) to and from the courthouse regularly
• Some Agency positions may require successful completion of a pre-interview assessment or work sample prior to interview
• Ability to speak/read/write Spanish/Creole/French or other foreign language may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency need at time of interview

Background Screening
We are a Florida Department of Children and Families. All applicants must successfully complete a state and national criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.

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The State of Florida is an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Veterans' preference will be given to eligible veterans and their spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center  in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.