STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 16TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT II

The Office of the State Attorney, 16th Judicial Circuit of Florida has an opening for a Legal Assistant in our Key West office. This is complex and confidential legal administrator work. Legal assistants are responsible for far-ranging duties: Assisting prosecuting attorneys with case preparation and preparing appropriate legal documents and correspondence; administrative and clerical tasks related to criminal court proceedings; setting up and maintaining attorney calendars; screening and responding to telephone calls; notarizing documents; scanning; providing information to the general public; and data input.

Essential job duties include: -- Updating the case management system and assisting with data collection and reports -- Preparing legal documents -- Securing supplemental case information -- Researching and preparing reports -- Coordinating the places and times for depositions and/or court proceedings -- Assisting victims and witnesses as needed -- Arranging travel and hotel accommodations, and preparing reimbursement forms -- Establishing and maintaining effective and professional verbal and written communication with attorneys, court personnel, victims, witnesses, law enforcement and others relevant to assigned cases; -- Arranging for other services such as transportation and translators as needed (bilingual employees can be utilized) -- Assisting in the processing and maintenance of incoming law enforcement emails and other electronic communications including e-filings, evidence and media.

Other job requirements include: a clean criminal background, basic computer skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work well with others.