PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 2ND CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I

at  The State of Florida

Requisition No: 840897
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE, 2ND CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21010352
Pay Plan: Public Defndrs JAC
Position Number: 21010352
Salary: $34,484.40
Posting Closing Date: 11/19/2024
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The Work You Will Do:
The Office of Second Judicial Circuit Public Defender Jessica J. Yeary is accepting applications for a full-time (Mon. – Fri., 8:00AM – 5:00PM) Legal Assistant I in the circuit’s Capital Division.
This is varied and highly responsible legal secretarial/assistant work.
An employee in this position performs a variety of complex secretarial duties for multiple attorneys requiring independent judgment, action, knowledge of laws and regulations, including making frequent decisions in accordance with organizational policies and practices. Duties cover all facets of the criminal legal system.

• Types with speed and accuracy; proficient in word processing systems.
• Maintains a comprehensive file system; accurately enters all relevant data into our case management system.
• Reviews and distributes incoming mail.
• Files complex motions and orders using the e-filing system.
• Drafts subpoenas for both depositions and trials.
• Keeps attorney’s appointment calendar and maintain schedules of meetings, appointments, hearings, trials, and sentencings.
• Handles calls regarding cases and court hearings in attorney’s absence.
• Maintains record of all directives issued by the Court and assures compliance.
• Prepares general legal forms and pleadings independently.
• Maintains confidential essential legal records and files.
• Gathers and submits caseload data to insure timely and accurate reporting.
• Maintains expert communication and relationships.
• Organizes and shares confidential documents and files with hired experts.
• Performs related work as required