Legal Assistant I

2 weeks ago

Saint Petersburg, United States The State of Florida Full time

Requisition No: 830672

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

Working Title: LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 41000807

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 41000807

**Salary**: $32,760 - $33,600 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 07/05/2024

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**Our Organization and Mission**:The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.

**Pay**: $32,760 - $33,600 Annually**

**Position Summary**: This is a LA I position within the Office of the Attorney General-Child Support Enforcement located in St. Petersburg.

**Qualifications**:

- A high school diploma or equivalency.

**The Work You Will Do**:This position’s duties include but not limited to the following:

- **Legal Case Management**:

- Draft, edit and prepare legal documents under supervision of attorneys and staff.
- Prepare routine correspondence based on preapproved document templates.
- Calendar deadlines in accordance 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.
- Establish and maintain effective and professional communication with attorneys, court personnel, victims, witnesses, law enforcement personnel, and other parties relevant to assigned cases in both verbal and written form.
- **General Administrative**:

- Maintain calendars.
- Entering time into billable hours reports.
- Arrange travel itinerary and hotel accommodation 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.
- Perform any and all duties as required.

**The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida**:Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

- 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.
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers.

**IMPORTANT NOTICE**: To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

- The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise.
- OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, F.S.

**E-VERIFY STATEMENT**:The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-Verify). E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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