ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I OPS - 60912004

Florida; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Children and Families is seeking an Administrative Assistant I OPS to support the Children’s Legal Services Division. The role involves coordinating meetings, handling inquiries, processing mail, and maintaining records in Volusia County.

The position is full-time, pays $16.71 per hour, and starts on January 8, 2027. Prior experience in a legal office, strong office skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting paralegals or attorneys in a legal setting.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Schedule meetings and appointments.
• Answer questions and provide information about policies.
• Process, track correspondence and work assignments.
• Maintain records, filing systems, and logs.
• Prepare and monitor reports for program duties.

Skills

Scheduling

Communication

Records management

Budget monitoring

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Travel reimbursements

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I OPS - 60912004

Date: Oct 12, 2026

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Requisition No:885480

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I OPS - 60912004

Florida Department of Children & Families - Children’s Legal Services Program

We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to work in our Children's Legal Services Division, a premier statewide law firm. This is an excellent opportunity to work among an elite group of dedicated legal child advocates to ensure justice for the children of Florida.

Description: This is a high-level administrative position that provides support to a team of paralegals and attorneys assigned to our Children’s Legal Services program by conducting research, preparing reports, handling information requests, assisting with program management, assisting constituents, and performing administrative and clerical functions. The work is challenging but incredibly rewarding.

Location: Volusia County. Applicants interested in working in counties/cities other than Volusia County will need to apply for positions advertised for those specific areas on the People First System.

This position is OPS and will be paid $16.71 per hour and scheduled for full-time hours. This position will be available to start January 8, 2027.

Job Responsibilities/Examples of Work May Include:

• Scheduling meetings and appointments;
• Answering questions and providing information about policies and procedures;
• Receiving, processing, and tracking correspondence, mail, and work assignments;
• Establishing and maintain records, filing systems, and logs;
• Researching special projects for CLS regional and circuit leadership;
• Preparing and monitoring reports for program duties and special projects;
• Composing and distributing correspondence, reports, and forms;
• Coordinating with CLS regional and circuit leadership to monitor budget activity;
• Preparing purchase requisitions;
• Maintaining equipment inventory;
• Preparing travel reimbursement requests and clearing Purchasing Card charges; and
• Engaging in cross-training of other administrative support.
• 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.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety:

Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.

• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.

Special Note:

• 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.

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.

No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.

Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

The State of Florida is an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer and does not tolerate discrimination orviolence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the PeopleFirst Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. Veterans' preference will be given toeligible veterans and their spouses in accordance withChapter 295 of the Florida Statutes.

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.

Location: DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32114 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32117 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32118 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32120 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32124 EDGEWATER, FL, US, 32141 NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL, US, 32168 NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL, US, 32169 ORMOND BEACH, FL, US, 32174 PORT ORANGE, FL, US, 32127

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.