STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 16TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT II - 21011730

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 such as assisting prosecuting attorneys with case preparation and preparing 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Assisting in the processing and maintenance of incoming law enforcement emails and other electronic communications including e-filings, evidence and media