Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Careers Page · 2 days ago
JA Legal Secretary 2 (Self-Help Paralegal)
Miami-FTL Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$43K/yr - $43K/yr
2+ years expThe Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida is seeking a JA Legal Secretary 2 (Self-Help Paralegal) for their Family Court Division. The role involves assisting pro se litigants in family-related matters, requiring a thorough understanding of legal terminology and procedures, as well as the ability to work independently under supervision.
Judiciary
Responsibilities
Thoroughly reviews paperwork of pro se family litigants for accuracy and completeness
Notarizes and stamps petition, answer/waiver, and other family law forms prior to filing
Assists in the identification of problems and needs of the unit
Research databases and identifies related cases as needed
Sells packets to pro se litigants representing themselves in family court; issues receipts and records receipt number on each packet
Checks case information in the computer to provide information to pro se litigants
Provides procedural guidance and general court information to pro se litigants
Provides information to other divisions and the public, applying significant knowledge of the Self-Help Program and court policies
Provides information to the general public regarding Self-Help Program services, location and hours of operation
Assists in the identification of problems and needs of the unit and engages in both short- and long-term planning
Performs related work as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or a related field
Two (2) years of related experience working as a legal secretary or paralegal
Notary public of the State of Florida or eligible to become a notary public of the State of Florida upon hiring
Thorough knowledge of legal terminology and legal format
Thorough knowledge of legal secretarial practices and procedures
Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, arithmetic, and bookkeeping practices
Thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, equipment and systems
Knowledge of circuit rules, procedures, practices, and functions
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
Ability to develop, layout, and implement clerical procedures and operations from general instructions and guidelines
Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
Ability to compose correspondence on routine matters and to perform routine office management tasks with minimal supervision
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the judiciary, court administrative personnel, and other private and county agencies' staff
Knowledge of personal computer software – Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Excellent customer service skills
Preferred
Paralegal certificate preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Trilingual in English/Spanish/Creole is preferred
Company
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Careers Page
The Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, serving Miami-Dade County, is the largest in the state and the fourth largest trial court in the nation.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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