Legal Assistant I - Dynamic Public Sector Support

State of Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

State Attorney’s Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida in Jacksonville is seeking a Legal Assistant I to support Assistant State Attorneys in a fast-paced government office. The role requires strong organizational skills, reliable attendance, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, proficiency with Word and Excel, and experience in a legal environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Paralegal education or training preferred.
• Experience in a legal environment in a support role preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as needed.
• Strong spelling and grammar; detail-oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for Assistant State Attorneys.
• Prepare legal documents including subpoenas and court calendars.
• Maintain in-office attendance and respond to electronic messaging.
• Update case management system and notes.
• Process and maintain electronic media and e-filings.
• Receive and distribute mail; process law enforcement media.
• Lift files up to 25 lbs as required.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Reading comprehension

Phone system operation

Computer literacy

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

State Attorney’s Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida in Jacksonville is seeking a Legal Assistant I to support Assistant State Attorneys in a fast-paced government office. The role requires strong organizational skills, reliable attendance, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, proficiency with Word and Excel, and experience in a legal environment.