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

STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 11TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT II - 21000809

Date: May 24, 2026

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Requisition No: 869238

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 11TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT II - 21000809

Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC

Position Number: 21000809

Salary: $37,072.44

Posting Closing Date: 07/28/2026

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OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

KATHERINE FERNANDEZ RUNDLE

STATE ATTORNEY

INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM

TO: EXTERNAL CANDIDATE

FROM: PRIMROSE LAURIENT Senior HR Administrator

DATE: January 28, 2026

RE: POSITION AVAILABLE

Legal Assistant II - Felony and County Court Divisions

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

• Possess and demonstrate an ability to work effectively under pressure with stringent deadlines

• Possess and demonstrate significant knowledge of computer programs and the ability to work in a paperless work environment

• Possess and demonstrate very good verbal and written communication skills

• Possess and demonstrate excellent organizational skills

• Possess and demonstrate the ability to multitask

• Possess and demonstrate the ability to 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

*Note: The stating salary for this position is non-negotiable.

To apply for these positions, please complete and submit an application, and updated resume to:SAOJobs@MiamiSAO.comwith 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

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.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.

Location:

MIAMI, FL, US, 33136

Nearest Major Market:Miami