State of Florida · 2 weeks ago
LEGAL ASSISTANT III - SES - 41001232
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$47K/yr - $47K/yr
3+ years expThe Office of the Attorney General in Florida is seeking a Legal Assistant III to join their Statewide Prosecution Unit. The role involves managing legal cases, drafting and preparing legal documents, and assisting attorneys in various administrative tasks.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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 transportation, Pre-Trial waiting area, and translation services
Assist agency law enforcement with scanning documents
File exhibits provided by agency law enforcement investigators
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
Assist with agency law enforcement discovery preparation
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
Train lower level Legal Assistants
Serve as adminstrative assistant by planning, inititating, and carrying to completion clerical, secretarial, and administrative activities
Answer questions which may involve the interpretation of policies and procedures
Assist in public record responses, invoicing, redacting and dissemination
Coordination of tasks relative to federal habeas litigation
Perform any and all duties as required
Qualification
Required
Three (3) years of secretarial/clerical experience
A high school diploma or equivalency
Two (2) years degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies or related field may substitute for two (2) years of required experience
Preferred
Preference Given To Candidates With Criminal Legal Secretarial Experience
Benefits
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.
Company
State of Florida
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