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STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 13TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT II - 21008412

Florida State Jobs, Tampa, Florida, United States, 33602

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Legal Assistant II

Circuit Court Divisions are made up of line divisions and specialty divisions. Each division has three assistants who work as a team to accomplish the tasks of a working Circuit Division efficiently. The typical job duties include processing mail, court dockets, preparing and filing of court documents, incoming and placing phone calls (speaking with involved parties, officers, and the general public) and the processing of case files before, during, and after prosecution. Circuit court division support staff assignments and responsibilities may change over time as caseload demands within the divisions shift. Successful candidates for this position should be ready, willing, and able to support other divisions and may be re-assigned to join a different division from the initial assignment depending on the needs of the felony bureau. Essential Job Duties: Dependable and routine in-office attendance during regularly scheduled business hours. Ability to focus and pay attention to detail. Ability to read and comprehend. Efficient keyboard skills. Effective and efficient communication skills and ability to interact professionally with other employees, members of the public and stakeholders. Ability to operate the telephone system and respond to calls promptly and professionally. Review and promptly respond to all electronic messaging. Perform quality work within deadlines. Ability to operate a computer and other office machinery. Ability to follow rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Work effectively as a team contributor as well as independently. Comply with all Public Records statutes and policies. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalency. One year secretarial/clerical experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. Minimum typing of 30 words per minute and Criminal justice and/or legal background preferred. Successful candidates must have knowledge of file processing, be detail-oriented, have the ability to handle a high volume of work, possess good time management skills, and work with both newer and seasoned prosecutors. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 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.