LEGAL ASSISTANT II

LEGAL ASSISTANT II - 41000525This Legal Assistant II position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Criminal Appeals Unit in Tallahassee, Florida. The work you will do includes legal case management and general administrative duties.Legal Case Management:Draft, edit and prepare legal documents under supervision of attorneys and staff.Prepare routine correspondence based on preapproved document templates.Calendar deadlines in accordance with applicable rules of procedure.Electronically file documents with courts.Assist in the processing and maintenance of all electronic media including e-filings and evidence and media.Update case management system and notes, and assist with data collection and reports.Maintain and file all records and reports on case activity and prepare any necessary statistical reports.Maintain internal case dockets and case files.Secure supplemental case information.Coordinate services needed for proceedings such as transportation, pre-trial waiting area, and translation services.Assist agency law enforcement with scanning documents.File exhibits provided by agency law enforcement investigators.Assist with coordination of service of process and subpoenas.Assist with obtaining transcripts and court records.Transcribe dictation as needed.May accompany attorneys to court and assist as required.Coordinate meetings, depositions and or court appearances including space, time, place and notify all participants.Assist victims and witnesses.Assist with agency law enforcement discovery preparation.Generate subpoenas and update case management system from returns.General Administrative:Maintain calendarsEntering time into billable hours reports.Arrange travel itinerary and hotel accommodations and reimbursement forms.Arrange conference calls and meetings.Research and prepare reports.Receive, scan and distribute incoming mail.Responsible for all administrative activities as required.Bilingual employees who are able may be asked to assist in translations as needed.Notarize documents as needed if a notary.Train lower level Legal Assistants.Perform any and all duties as required.The benefits of working for the State of Florida include annual and sick leave benefits, nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year, state group insurance coverage options, retirement plan options, flexible spending accounts, tuition waivers, and more.To be considered for the position, all applicants must submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying, ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application, and explain any gaps in employment. All required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government's employment eligibility verification program (E-Verify). The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS.Location: Tallahassee, FL, US, 32399