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LEGAL ASSISTANT II - 41000934
$59k-78k (estimate)
Full Time
1 Month Ago
State of Florida is Hiring a LEGAL ASSISTANT II - 41000934 Near Beach, FL
Requisition No: 826339
Agency: Office of the Attorney General
Working Title: LEGAL ASSISTANT II - 41000934
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 41000934
Salary: $32,760 - $35,700 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 05/22/2024
Total Compensation Estimator Tool “This is a re-advertisement. Prior applicants need not re-apply”.
Our Organization and Mission: The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.
Position Summary: This position is in the Consumer Protection Division in the West Palm Beach Bureau. This position works as part of a legal support team handling administrative and legal support responsibilities. It is a full-time, highly responsible position that requires the individual to work independently with limited supervision. Strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), and the ability to multitask effectively are essential. This position operates in a fast-paced environment and assists a team of attorneys and investigators. The ideal candidate will have strong spelling and grammar, proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, proficiency with Adobe Pro, experience working in a legal environment in a support role, or experience working as an Executive Assistant in a professional business environment.
Pay: $32,760 - $35,700 AnnuallyQualifications:A high school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of secretarial/clerical experience.
A completed year of education can substitute on a year for year basis for required work experience.
Preference Will Be Given To Applicants With
Legal Case Management
Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, 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. NOTE: Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.
E-VERIFY STATEMENT: The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (e-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).
PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT: The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at 877-562-7287. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.
REMINDERS: Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: https: //www.sss.gov. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the required waiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may have to repay all benefits you have received, including any Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) payout.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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 (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made 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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Agency: Office of the Attorney General
Working Title: LEGAL ASSISTANT II - 41000934
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 41000934
Salary: $32,760 - $35,700 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 05/22/2024
Total Compensation Estimator Tool “This is a re-advertisement. Prior applicants need not re-apply”.
Our Organization and Mission: The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.
Position Summary: This position is in the Consumer Protection Division in the West Palm Beach Bureau. This position works as part of a legal support team handling administrative and legal support responsibilities. It is a full-time, highly responsible position that requires the individual to work independently with limited supervision. Strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), and the ability to multitask effectively are essential. This position operates in a fast-paced environment and assists a team of attorneys and investigators. The ideal candidate will have strong spelling and grammar, proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, proficiency with Adobe Pro, experience working in a legal environment in a support role, or experience working as an Executive Assistant in a professional business environment.
Pay: $32,760 - $35,700 AnnuallyQualifications:A high school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of secretarial/clerical experience.
A completed year of education can substitute on a year for year basis for required work experience.
Preference Will Be Given To Applicants With
- Experience working in a law firm, courthouse, or legal department in a support role, OR experience working in a professional business office in a support role.
- Paralegal Certification or graduation from an accredited paralegal or similar training program, OR to students currently enrolled in one of these programs.
- Good spelling and grammar skills, as demonstrated in the application documents.
Legal Case Management
- Draft, edit and prepare legal documents under supervision of attorneys and staff.
- Prepare routine correspondence based on preapproved document templates.
- Calendar deadlines in accordiance with applicable rules of procedure.
- Electronically file documents with courts.
- Assist in the processing and maintenance of all electronic media including e-filings and evidence and media.
- Update case management system and notes, and assist with data collection and reports.
- Maintain and file all records and reports on case activity and prepare any necessary statistical reports.
- Maintain internal case dockets and case files.
- Secure supplemental case information.
- Coordinate services needed for proceedings such as court reporters and translation services.
- Assist with coordination of service of process and subpoenas.
- Assist with obtaining transcripts and court records.
- Transcribe dictation as needed.
- May accompany attorneys to court and assist as required.
- Coordinate meetings, depositions and or court appearances including space, time, place and notify all participants.
- Assist victims and witnesses.
- Generate subpoenas and update case management system from returns.
- Maintain calendars
- Entering time into billable hours reports.
- Arrange travel itinerary and hotel accommodations and reimbursement forms.
- Arrange conference calls and meetings.
- Research and prepare reports.
- Receive, scan and distribute incoming mail.
- Responsible for all administrative activities as required.
- Bilingual employees who are able may be asked to assist in translations as needed.
- Notarize documents as needed if a notary.
- Perform any and all duties as required.
- 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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers.
- And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, 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. NOTE: Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.
- Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.
- The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise.
- Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.
- OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, Fs
E-VERIFY STATEMENT: The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (e-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).
PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT: The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at 877-562-7287. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.
REMINDERS: Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: https: //www.sss.gov. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the required waiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may have to repay all benefits you have received, including any Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) payout.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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 (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made 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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$59k-78k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/07/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/06/2024
HEADQUARTERS
ORLANDO, FL
SIZE
<25
FOUNDED
2019
REVENUE
<$5M
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