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Requisition No: 872540
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 9TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21014616
Pay Plan: Public Defndrs JAC
Position Number: 21014616
Salary: $42,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2026
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Public Defender’s Office – Legal Assistant
- Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail
- Good communication skills when interacting with clients, attorneys, and other professionals.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Ensuring accuracy and consistency in all communications.
- Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems independently and effectively under pressure
- Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team of attorneys, investigators, and legal support staff
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding ethical standards in accordance with Florida Bar guidelines
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
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.
Salary : $42,000