Senior Legal Assistant - Criminal Prosecution

My Florida CFO; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Basic life insurance policy

Medical, Dental, Vision and options

FRS Pension Plan or Investment Plan

104 leave hours per year

104 sick leave hours per year

Thirteen paid holidays per year

One personal holiday per year

Tuition waiver program

Job summary

The State Attorney’s Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida is seeking a Legal Assistant III to support an Assistant State Attorney with case preparation. You will perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks related to criminal proceedings, set up calendars, screen calls, transcribe, scan, and prepare legal documents.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalency and two years of secretarial/clerical experience; preference may be given to applicants with prior

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalency.
• Two (2) years of secretarial/clerical experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Preference may be given to applicants with one or more years of experience in a law firm, courthouse, or legal department in a legal support role.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks related to criminal court proceedings and assist the ASA with case preparation.
• Provide administrative support for ASAs such as setting up and maintaining the attorney’s calendars; screening calls and mail; transcribing; scanning; providing information to the general public; data input; and preparing appropriate legal documents and correspondence.
• Prepare legal documents including misdemeanor and felony files, subpoenas and court calendars.
• Assist in the processing and maintenance of all electronic media including e-filings and evidence and media.
• Review and promptly respond to all electronic messaging.
• Update case management system and notes.
• Receive, scan and distribute incoming mail.
• Receive and process Law Enforcement electronic media.
• Perform all duties as required vital to the operation of the office and the prosecution of criminal cases.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The State Attorney’s Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida is seeking a Legal Assistant III to support an Assistant State Attorney with case preparation. You will perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks related to criminal proceedings, set up calendars, screen calls, transcribe, scan, and prepare legal documents.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalency and two years of secretarial/clerical experience; preference may be given to applicants with prior