State of Florida
State of Florida is hiring: ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY OPS - 60914180 in Bartow
State of Florida, Bartow, FL, US
Requisition No: 858247 Agency: Children and Families Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY OPS - 60914180 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 60914180 Salary: AGENCY TO UPDATE Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Description: This is a general office and clerical position providing support to a team of paralegals and attorneys assigned to our Children's Legal Services program. The work is challenging but incredibly rewarding. Location: Bartow, Polk County. Applicants interested in working in counties/cities other than Bartow, Polk County will need to apply for positions advertised for those specific areas on the People First System. Hourly Salary: $16.71. Internal salary appointments are determined according to DCF Salary policy. Job Responsibilities/Examples of Work May Include:
- Preparing Notices of Filings of legal documents and summonses;
- Creating, maintaining, and closing case files;
- Transporting legal documents to and from the courthouse daily;
- Answering phones;
- Filing documents in case files;
- Filing documents with the court;
- Sorting and distributing paper mail and electronic mail;
- Operating copy machine;
- Entering data timely and accurately into statewide databases;
- Tracking court calendar activities;
- Transmitting work electronically to other locations;
- Preparing travel reimbursement requests;
- Preparing witness requests and coordination;
- Monitoring and ordering office supplies; and
- Travel submissions for the Office.
- 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.
- Prior experience working in a legal office preferred.
- Incumbents in this position may be required to transport files (up to 25 lbs.) to and from the courthouse regularly.
- Some Agency positions may require successful completion of pre-interview assessment or work sample prior to interview.
- Ability to speak/read/write Spanish/Creole/French or other foreign language may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency need at time of interview.