Legal Assistant
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Tallahassee • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $42,000 - $73,440 per year
About the role
- Respond to emails from attorneys, vendors, and court staff;
- Analyze motions, orders, and other legal pleadings to determine next steps;
- Manage the hearings calendar for JAC attorneys;
- Process attorney and due process vendor contracts;
- Assist with public records requests;
- Provide other legal support duties;
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of high-level administrative, secretarial, legal assistant, or paralegal experience;
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and technological skills;
- Strong communication and writing skills are preferred;
- Knowledge of the judicial system and state government is preferred;
- Must complete a skills test for written communication and basic Microsoft Office skills;
Benefits
- 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 options, including employer contributions;
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers to attend TCC, FAMU or FSU, and more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
legal analysiscontract processingpublic records managementcalendar managementwritten communicationMicrosoft Office
Soft skills
organizational skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillswriting skills