City of Plant City
Legal Secretary - #4211 & 4213
Lawyer Regulation – Tampa
Minimum starting salary $42,599.97 with excellent benefits package including employer paid pension contribution. | Employees of The Florida Bar are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF).
Summary function: This is highly responsible work performing a variety of duties by providing administrative and secretarial assistance to bar counsels.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintains and monitors disciplinary files in the case management system (imports emails, checks scanned documents, updates data, maintains tickling deadlines, etc.).
Types and finalizes drafted pleadings, correspondence, meeting minutes and agendas.
Coordinates monthly grievance committee meetings, maintains member lists, assists committee members, and posts files to GC web page.
Handles public records request in GOVQA.
Answers telephone and makes case notes in the case management system regarding call.
Maintains bar counsels’ calendars; coordinates meetings, depositions, and hearings, and accurately updates calendar daily.
Receives and scans incoming mail into the case management system. Prepares outgoing mail.
Prepares bar counsels’ travel requests and expense reports.
Other duties as assigned. Misc. (including but not limited to adding paper to copier/printer, redacting confidential information, etc.)
Required minimum education: High School Diploma (or its equivalency).
Required minimum professional work experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible secretarial/administrative experience. Legal Secretarial experience is preferred.
Knowledge of:
Correct spelling, punctuation and grammar
Standard business formats and styles
Adobe Acrobat
Legal terminology
Style and format of legal pleadings
Office procedures and practices
Skilled in:
MS Word
Excel
Outlook
Use of databases
Basic arithmetic
Ability to:
Type sixty (60) correct words per minute
Pay attention to detail
Type letters, memoranda and pleadings in correct format
Create ADA compliant forms and documents using Adobe
Organize and prioritize work
Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing
Handle multiple tasks
Operate well under pressure and in a team atmosphere
Tactfully manage difficult situations
Demonstrate initiative in group projects and individual settings
Consistently provide an excellent service-oriented attitude
Please notify HR, in advance, if you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the employment process.
EOE. This organization participates in E-Verify. Position is open until filled. Non-exempt.
This position is in Tampa, Florida and is not a remote position.
Apply now.
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Minimum starting salary $42,599.97 with excellent benefits package including employer paid pension contribution. | Employees of The Florida Bar are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF).
Summary function: This is highly responsible work performing a variety of duties by providing administrative and secretarial assistance to bar counsels.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintains and monitors disciplinary files in the case management system (imports emails, checks scanned documents, updates data, maintains tickling deadlines, etc.).
Types and finalizes drafted pleadings, correspondence, meeting minutes and agendas.
Coordinates monthly grievance committee meetings, maintains member lists, assists committee members, and posts files to GC web page.
Handles public records request in GOVQA.
Answers telephone and makes case notes in the case management system regarding call.
Maintains bar counsels’ calendars; coordinates meetings, depositions, and hearings, and accurately updates calendar daily.
Receives and scans incoming mail into the case management system. Prepares outgoing mail.
Prepares bar counsels’ travel requests and expense reports.
Other duties as assigned. Misc. (including but not limited to adding paper to copier/printer, redacting confidential information, etc.)
Required minimum education: High School Diploma (or its equivalency).
Required minimum professional work experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible secretarial/administrative experience. Legal Secretarial experience is preferred.
Knowledge of:
Correct spelling, punctuation and grammar
Standard business formats and styles
Adobe Acrobat
Legal terminology
Style and format of legal pleadings
Office procedures and practices
Skilled in:
MS Word
Excel
Outlook
Use of databases
Basic arithmetic
Ability to:
Type sixty (60) correct words per minute
Pay attention to detail
Type letters, memoranda and pleadings in correct format
Create ADA compliant forms and documents using Adobe
Organize and prioritize work
Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing
Handle multiple tasks
Operate well under pressure and in a team atmosphere
Tactfully manage difficult situations
Demonstrate initiative in group projects and individual settings
Consistently provide an excellent service-oriented attitude
Please notify HR, in advance, if you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the employment process.
EOE. This organization participates in E-Verify. Position is open until filled. Non-exempt.
This position is in Tampa, Florida and is not a remote position.
Apply now.
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