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State of Florida · 2 weeks ago

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY OPS - 60934127 1

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$16.71/hr - $16.71/hr

The State of Florida's Department of Children and Families is seeking a motivated individual to join their Children's Legal Services Division. The role involves providing general office and clerical support to a team of paralegals and attorneys, ensuring efficient operation within the legal framework for children's advocacy.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Preparing travel reimbursement requests

Accurately entering, updating, and maintaining data in statewide database

Reviewing incoming data for errors, inconsistencies, or missing information

Organizing, sorting, and preparing documents for data entry

Verifying data accuracy by comparing source documents with entered information

Following established data entry procedures and workflows

Communicating with team members to resolve data discrepancies

Preparing Notices of Filings of legal documents and summonses

Creating, maintaining, and closing case files

Filing documents in case files

Filing documents with the court

Sorting and distributing paper mail and electronic mail

Tracking court calendar activities

Transmitting work electronically to other locations

Preparing witness requests; and

Monitoring and ordering office supplies

Qualification

Microsoft OfficeData entryLegal office experienceOffice professionalismBilingual (Spanish/French)Communication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of office professionalism and practices

Computer experience, particularly with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Ability to use copying and fax machine

Ability to organize files and other records

Ability to enter data in records management systems

Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous and effective manner

Preferred

Prior experience working in a legal office

Benefits

Affordable health insurance plans & options

Company

State of Florida

The State of Florida is an online telephone and email directory for state government agencies and employees in Florida.

Tallahassee, Florida, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.myflorida.com

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Richard Herstein, MD, MHA, MBA

Chief Hospital Administrator (CEO) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Jimmy Patronis

Chief Financial Officer

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