PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 3RD CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21000862

Position Details Requisition No: 876219 Agency: Justice Administrative Commission Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 3RD CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21000862 Pay Plan: Public Defndrs JAC Position Number: 21000862 Salary: $31,200.00 Posting Closing Date: 11/18/2026 Overview The Law Offices of Cliff Wilson Jr., Public Defender’s Office, Third Judicial Circuit, has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant. This full‑time position provides highly responsible legal assistant support within a Division of the Public Defender's Office. Legal Assistants work in a team environment with each assistant providing support for 3-4 attorneys. Typical duties include preparing and filing motions, orders, and subpoenas; scanning and indexing documents into the electronic case file; preparing attorney calendars for court; preparing documents for e‑filing; handling calls and making appointments for the assigned attorneys; typing correspondence for the attorney when needed and other duties which may vary by specific Division assignment. Minimum Training and Experience Graduation from high school or an equivalency diploma. At least two (2) years of progressively responsible secretarial experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Required Skills Must type at least 35 words per minute. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook. Ability to prioritize multiple assignments based on importance. Ability to work within a team environment. Preferred Skills Experience in the legal field or court system. Knowledge and proficiency in scanning and indexing documents electronically. Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Benefits Annual and sick leave. Retirement plan options. Life insurance coverage. Comprehensive health and prescription options. State group insurance coverage options, including dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options. Tuition reimbursement/waivers for some State College courses. Application Process Applications will be accepted through People First and should include a cover letter and resume or may be emailed directly to View email address on click.appcast.io . Accommodation & Drug‑Free 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Florida