What are the responsibilities and job description for the STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21008395 position at State of Florida?
Requisition No: 873429
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21008395
Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC
Position Number: 21008395
Salary: $36,400.00
Posting Closing Date: 10/02/2026
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POSITION TITLE: Legal Assistant 1
STARTING SALARY: $36,400 , per year– paid monthly.
DIVISION: Office of the State Attorney – 20th Judicial Circuit LOCATION: Collier County
CITY: Naples
CONTACT PERSON: Office of the State Attorney
Human Resources
supportstaffapplicant@sao20.org
To Apply
Applicants must submit a resume and an Employment Application available at www.SAO20.org to Human Resources, P.O. Box 399, Fort Myers, FL 33902, or email electronically to supportstaffapplicant@SAO20.org. Incomplete applications or applications without the required resume will not be considered.
Overview
This position will be responsible for the direct support of ASA staff including generating IJIS documents such as subpoenas and discovery disclosures, handling telephone calls, emails, managing ASA’s calendar, scheduling depositions, and hearings, uploading documents and performing other varied clerical duties.
Position Summary
The candidate must have the ability to tactfully handle sensitive situations. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively (both orally and in writing), both in person and telephonically. The job requirements and tasks are subject to change to meet the needs of the office and the attorney’s as they prepare their cases for trial. The ability to accept and embrace change is critical. The successful applicant must be a self-starter with ability to anticipate and address problems either before or as they occur.
Education And Training
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from a standard high school or an equivalency diploma.
Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of clerical procedures.
Must be highly organized, detail oriented, and flexible.
Ability to record information accurately, and in a timely manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with all team members.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to accept responsibility and to act without constant oversight.
Knowledge of legal terminology and legal procedures is a plus.
Requires uploading, downloading, and scanning documents and media/audio files.
Supplemental Information
The Office of the State Attorney, 20th Judicial Circuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, marital status or disability. If you require an accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the application/selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance via e-mail at supportstaffapplicant@SAO20.org .
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
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.
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21008395
Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC
Position Number: 21008395
Salary: $36,400.00
Posting Closing Date: 10/02/2026
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
POSITION TITLE: Legal Assistant 1
STARTING SALARY: $36,400 , per year– paid monthly.
DIVISION: Office of the State Attorney – 20th Judicial Circuit LOCATION: Collier County
CITY: Naples
CONTACT PERSON: Office of the State Attorney
Human Resources
supportstaffapplicant@sao20.org
To Apply
Applicants must submit a resume and an Employment Application available at www.SAO20.org to Human Resources, P.O. Box 399, Fort Myers, FL 33902, or email electronically to supportstaffapplicant@SAO20.org. Incomplete applications or applications without the required resume will not be considered.
Overview
This position will be responsible for the direct support of ASA staff including generating IJIS documents such as subpoenas and discovery disclosures, handling telephone calls, emails, managing ASA’s calendar, scheduling depositions, and hearings, uploading documents and performing other varied clerical duties.
Position Summary
The candidate must have the ability to tactfully handle sensitive situations. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively (both orally and in writing), both in person and telephonically. The job requirements and tasks are subject to change to meet the needs of the office and the attorney’s as they prepare their cases for trial. The ability to accept and embrace change is critical. The successful applicant must be a self-starter with ability to anticipate and address problems either before or as they occur.
Education And Training
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from a standard high school or an equivalency diploma.
Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of clerical procedures.
Must be highly organized, detail oriented, and flexible.
Ability to record information accurately, and in a timely manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with all team members.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to accept responsibility and to act without constant oversight.
Knowledge of legal terminology and legal procedures is a plus.
Requires uploading, downloading, and scanning documents and media/audio files.
Supplemental Information
The Office of the State Attorney, 20th Judicial Circuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, marital status or disability. If you require an accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the application/selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance via e-mail at supportstaffapplicant@SAO20.org .
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
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 : $36,400