Legal Assistant I
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Jacksonville • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $33,136 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Provide administrative support for Assistant State Attorneys.
- Prepare legal documents including misdemeanor and felony files, subpoenas and court calendars.
- Dependable and routine in-office attendance during regularly scheduled business hours.
- Review and promptly respond to all electronic messaging.
- Perform quality work within deadlines.
- Update case management system and notes.
- Receive, scan and distribute incoming mail.
- Receive and process Law Enforcement electronic media.
- Assist in the processing and maintenance of all electronic media including e-filings and evidence and media.
- Perform all duties as required.
- Incumbents in this position may be required to lift files (up to 25 lbs.)
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalency.
- Preference may be given to applicants with: One or more years of experience working in a law firm, courthouse, or legal department in a legal support role.
- Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety. Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
- Account for and explain any gaps in employment. It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
- All applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained.
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal document preparationcase managemente-filingevidence processingmail distributioncourt calendar managementsubpoena preparationquality work within deadlineselectronic messaging responsefile lifting (up to 25 lbs)
Soft Skills
dependabilityorganizational skillsattention to detailcommunication skillstime managementresponsivenessteam collaborationadaptabilityproblem-solvingcustomer service
Certifications
high school diplomaequivalency certificate