Legal Assistant I, Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Clearwater • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $32,760 per year
About the role
- Types with speed and accuracy, proficient in word processing systems and associated peripherals.
- Reads incoming mail and independently composes reply when attorney's personal attention is not required; Prepares and files complex motions, orders, subpoenas for both depositions and trials, attends court hearings and keeps docket; keeps attorney's appointment calendar and maintain schedules of meetings, appointments, legal hearings, trials and sentencings;
- Establishes and maintains a comprehensive file system; handles calls regarding cases and court hearings in attorney's absence; maintains records of all directives issued by the Court and assures compliance with same, and keeps fiscal records and other files as required;
- Prepares general legal forms and pleadings independently; maintains confidential, case, follow-up and other essential legal records and files; and transcribes from dictating equipment;
- Gathers and submits caseload data to ensure timely and accurate reporting;
- Arranges travel itinerary and hotel accommodations; assists attorneys with monthly travel reports; and Performs related work as required.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school and two years of progressively responsible secretarial experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- An equivalency diploma issued by a state department of education or by the United States Armed Forces Institute may be substituted for high school graduation.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
high school diplomaequivalency diploma