FL-DEP-Office of General Counsel-Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

FL-DEP-Office of General Counsel-Legal Assistant (808630)
Title/Role: FL-DEP-Office of General Counsel-Legal Assistant
Region Description:
Florida Temp Staffing
Req. Status: Open
No. of Openings: 2
Start Date: 08/17/2026
End Date: 06/30/2027
No New Submittals After: 08/10/2026
Max Submittals by Vendor: 3 Per Opening
Worksite Address: 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000
CAI Contract Manager (CAI Use Only): Sherry Mellow
Agency Interview Type: Either Webcam Interview or In Person
Usual Schedule/Work Hours (e.g. M-F, 9-5):
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Weekend Work Required?: No
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Do Not Allow Submission Above Maximum Bill Rate: Yes

Short Description:
FL-DEP-Office of General Counsel-Legal Assistant - Client will determine pay rate based on candidate experience and interview.

Complete Description:
FL-Department of Environmental Protection-Office of General Counsel-Legal Assistant

Pay Range $20-$30/hr / Vendor Rate: $$26-$39/hr

Dress Code: Appropriate, Semi-Professional Dress Attire

Work Environment: Office

Position Summary:
Client is looking for a paralegal/legal secretary with 3-5 yrs experience who is familiar with the Florida court systems and working with 3-4 attorneys. Must have experience filing documents with the court, contacting judge assistance, manage attorney case files, attorney calendars and knowledge of general court systems. Qualified candidates will be performing basic word processing, using templates to draft correspondence and creating documents.

Contractor Duties

• The legal assistant acts as the legal secretary for assigned attorneys
• Formatting, finalizing, typing, and filing documents.
• Preparing letters and legal documents from drafts.
• Filing pleadings and motions with appropriate tribunals.
• Serving or arranging service of legal documents, and maintaining attorney case files.
• Prepares subpoenas, discovery requests, schedules hearings, trials, depositions, and arranges facilities as directed.
• Retaining and scheduling court reporters and obtaining transcripts.
• Performing general secretarial duties such as phone calls and travel arrangements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Closing case files, and supporting office management as needed.

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience
Ability to speak and understand English Required
Must possess at least a high school diploma Required
Associates of Bachelors degree preferred Desired
Must have 3 to 5 yrs experience working as a paralegal or legal secretary Required 3 Years
Proficient using Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint Required 3 Years
Experience preparing legal documents and subpoenas Required 3 Years
Experience preparing discovery requests and scheduling hearings, trials and depositions Required 3 Years
Experience formatting, finalizing, typing and filing documents Required 3 Years
Experience preparing letters and legal documents from drafts Required 3 Years
Experience filing pleadings and motions with appropriate tribunals Required 3 Years
Experience managing executive management daily calendars Required 2 Years
Experience managing travel arrangements Required 1 Years
Experience working in the Florida Courts systems Highly desired