STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 19TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21013373

State of Florida; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Attorney's Office for the 19th Judicial Circuit is seeking an entry-level Legal Assistant I to support a busy prosecution office under general supervision. This clerical role requires basic computer skills and thorough attention to detail.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of secretarial or clerical experience. The position involves data entry, document preparation, and receptionist duties as part of daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1 year of secretarial/clerical experience.
• Basic knowledge of computers and common office equipment.
• Familiarity with printers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry to track case progress and history.
• Prepare and process legal documents and records.
• Type correspondence, court orders, investigative reports, and subpoenas.
• Serve as receptionist handling incoming calls.

Skills

Data entry

Typing

Receptionist duties

Secretarial experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 19TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21013373

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Requisition No:887217

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 19TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21013373

The Office of the State Attorney Nineteenth Judicial Circuit seeks to hire a Legal Assistant I for an entry level clerical position that requires work performed under general or administrative supervision for a busy prosecution office.

The qualified candidate must have a minimum of one (1) year of responsible secretarial experience.

• Basic knowledge of computers, printers, facsimile machines, copiers and scanners.

Examples of work performed include but not limited to:

• Performing data entry required to track case progress and history.
• Preparing and processing legal documents and records.
• Typing correspondence, court orders, investigative reports, office memorandums, subpoenas and expense vouchers.
• Works as a receptionist handling incoming calls.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from a standard high school or General Education Diploma (GED) and one (1) year of secretarial and/or clerical experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Agency Overview:

Pursuant to Article V, Section 17, of the Constitution of the State of Florida, the State Attorney is charged with the duty of faithfully executing and enforcing the laws of the State of Florida.

The Florida State Constitution provides that there be an elected State Attorney in each of the twenty judicial circuits. The State Attorney is the prosecuting officer of all the circuit and county trial courts.

Consistent with and necessary to the performance of these duties, the State Attorney provides personnel and procedures for the orderly, efficient and effective investigation, intake and processing of all felony, misdemeanors, criminal traffic, juvenile and specially enumerated civil cases referred by law enforcement, other state, county and municipal agencies and the general public.

Conditions of employment with the State of Florida:

• Proof of citizenship or the legal right to work in the United States.
• Male applicants must be able to show proof of compliance with, or exemption from the Selective Service System Registration requirement as stated on the application.
• Applicants will be fingerprinted and must pass a complete criminal background check.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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.

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.