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Office of Criminal Conflict & Civil Regional Counsel, 2nd Region is Hiring a Legal Assistant Near Clearwater, FL

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your cover letter and resume via e-mail to Tamara Holliday at tholliday@rc2fl.comand Lisa Miller at lmiller@rc2fl.com or mail to Ms. Tamara Holliday at 2101 McGregor Blvd., Suite 101, Fort Myers, FL 33901 or send fax to 239-963-1534.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK

This is varied and highly responsible legal secretarial/assistant work. An employee in a position allocated to this class performs a variety of complex secretarial duties for an attorney requiring independent judgment, action, knowledge of laws and regulations, including making frequent decisions in accordance with organizational policies and practices. Duties cover all facets of the Criminal Justice System.

Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed upon completion for conformance with policies and regulations.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

(NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

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.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32,760.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

  • No travel

Ability to Relocate:

  • Clearwater, FL 33760: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$53k-67k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/16/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

04/24/2024

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