Legal Assistant
Manatee County Government, Work That Matters
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Job summary
Manatee County Government seeks an experienced administrative professional to support one or more Assistant County Attorneys in the County Attorney's Office. Responsibilities include calendaring, drafting correspondence, maintaining case files, and preparing hearing notebooks.
Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 3+ years in a legal office, and familiarity with state/federal court procedures and e-filing. This is an on-site role based at the Administration Building in Bradenton, FL.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three or more years of law office experience performing high quality legal duties.
- Valid driver's license required within 30 days of hire.
- Associate’s degree with legal coursework is highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Provides administrative support to one or more Assistant County Attorneys.
- Maintains calendars for attorneys, coordinates and schedules meetings, depositions, hearings, witness preparation.
- Drafts general correspondence and emails.
- Maintains case files.
- Prepares and assembles hearing notebooks.
- Prepares drafts of documents including notices of appearance, hearings, taking depositions, subpoenas.
- Proofs documents.
- Prepares forms and back-up material for education, training, travel, and vendor payments.
- Maintains various legal databases.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the County Attorney.
Skills
Education
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Job description
Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
Work Location: Manatee County Administration Building: 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida 34205
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Provides administrative support for one or more Assistant County Attorneys. Performs complex clerical work primarily legal in nature in the administration and operation of the County Attorney's Office.
Indoor office environment. High noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Sitting for long periods of time and working on a computer. Lifting boxes or supplies weighing up to 10 pounds.
Essential Functions:
- Provides administrative support to one or more Assistant County Attorneys.
- Maintains calendars for attorneys, coordinates and schedules meetings, depositions, hearings, witness preparation.
- Drafts general correspondence and emails.
- Maintains case files.
- Prepares and assembles hearing notebooks.
- Prepares drafts of documents, including, but not limited to, notices of appearance, notices of hearings, notices of taking depositions, and subpoenas.
- Proofs documents.
- Prepares forms and compiles backup material to process requests for approval of education, training, and travel, and payment of vendors.
- Maintains various legal databases.
- Performs such other duties or related work (including weather or extreme emergency tasks) as the County Attorney may assign or require.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three (3) or more recent and consecutive years of law office experience performing high quality legal duties.
- Valid driver's license required with valid Florida driver's license required within 30 days of hire.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Associate’s degree with legal course work is highly desired.
- Able to prioritize tasks, deal effectively with competing and changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized.
- Able to analyze and resolve problems and situations.
- Good working knowledge and understanding of current state and federal court procedures and policies including virtual hearings and mediations.
- Good working knowledge and understanding of business English, spelling, and proper grammar.
- Strong verbal and written communication and general math skills required.
- Proficient in effectively using modern business and legal software including current Windows operating system, e-mail systems, electronic calendaring and scheduling, word processing programs, metadata screening software, and filing pleadings in either state or federal courts utilizing e‑filing and other applications required to perform job duties.
- Good interpersonal skills in order to interact professionally and effectively with staff, management, the general public, and other stakeholders.
- Able to explain facts, policies, and practices.
This position has been designated by the Board of County Commissioners as serving at the will and pleasure of the County Attorney. Employees so designated may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, priority consideration in employment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants claiming preference must provide a DD Form 214 or other acceptable documentation with their application. We are committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families.
Manatee County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 941-748-4501 x 3865.
Manatee County Government is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
- ComPsych – offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.
- LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.
- Five (5) free visits annually for employees and covered family members.
- Wellness/Health Coaches (5 Free per year)
- Personal Training (5 Free per year)
- Pharmacy Technician
- Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Management
- Registered Dietician (5 Free per year)
- Massages with licensed therapist (small copay)
- Workers’ Compensation
- Training/Seminars
- Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
- Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions
- Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).
- 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
- Three (3) Personal Holidays
- Personal Sick Leave
- Family Sick Leave
- Sick Leave Bank (Donated Hours)
- Professional Medical Appointment Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave
- Military Training Leave
- FMLA
Paid Time Off and Leaves of Absence are based on an 8 hrs./day 80/hrs. per pay-period basis, any work schedule less that this will be earned on a pro-rated basis.
- 0-5 16.25 days
- 6-10 19.50 days
- 11+ 22.75 days
- Eligible employees may earn an additional 2 days of vacation through participation in the Manatee Thrives program
- Award-winning Health Plan with deductibles as low as $0.
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Insurance
- Life Insurance (6 times salary at low cost)
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) with Pension Plan and Investment Plan options.
- 457b Tax Deferred and ROTH account options through Voya.
- FRS Webinars
- Free financial guidance with licensed, non-commissioned financial planner
- Professional Leadership Programs
- Instructor-Led and eLearning Training
- Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
- Career Counseling
- Toastmasters
- Networking Membership (Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance)
- Employee Recognition Programs with monetary and time-off awards
- Continuing Education support through Training/Seminars and Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladder.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Options for Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts providing pre-tax savings.
- ComPsych – offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.
- LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.
- Workers’ Compensation
- Training/Seminars
- FRS options
- Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
- Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions
- Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).
- 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
- Three (3) Personal Holidays
- Paid Time Off and Leaves of Absence are based on an 8 hrs./day 80/hrs. per pay-period basis, any work schedule less that this will be earned on a pro-rated basis
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