STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 11TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT II

Various positions are available throughout the State Attorney's Office. The job responsibilities for a Legal Assistant II include but not limited to: providing secretarial and caseload support for attorneys who have a high-volume caseload, preparing and processing court calendars, sending trial subpoenas, database maintenance, preparation of forms, motions and correspondence, processing incoming and outgoing mail, as well as extensive telephone work and public contact. The work schedule varies by division assignment between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The job responsibilities are:

• Preparing daily court, supplemental and alias capias calendars
• Processing court calendar returns
• Preparing subpoenas, motions and orders
• Ordering photos, body-worn cam videos, police reports and other supporting documentation from additional agencies
• Distributing and organizing incoming/outgoing mail
• Completing requests for Assistant State Attorneys
• Maintaining database
• Performing phone work and having contact with the public and law enforcement personnel
• Performing other related duties as assigned

The minimum requirements are:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• One (1) year secretarial or clerical experience

The preferred qualifications and skills are:

• Being fluent in English and Spanish
• Specific skills and characteristics

The successful candidate must be able to:

• Be personable and positive, demonstrating compassion and providing excellent customer service to all levels of staff and the public
• Work effectively under pressure with stringent deadlines
• Possess significant knowledge of computer programs and the ability to work in a paperless work environment
• Have very good verbal and written communication skills
• Have excellent organizational skills
• Have the ability to multitask
• Work independently as well in a group/team environment
• Be flexible with their work schedule and able to work additional hours when required
• Be detailed-oriented
• Be adaptable to change
• Work effectively with all levels of staff, outside agencies and the public

Starting annual salary: $37,072.44

To apply for these positions, please complete and submit an application, and updated resume to: SAOJobs@MiamiSAO.com with the subject: Legal Assistant II – County Court or Felony Division. Applications can be downloaded from our website at: www.miamisao.com.

The State Attorney's Office reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement without prior written or other notice. All information provided by applicants is subject to verification and background investigation. False statements or omission of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed. Insurance benefits, vacation package and Florida Retirement System Pension benefits are offered with this position. Internal and External Candidates will be considered Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.