Legal Assistant II - (Felony Divisions)

The Legal Assistant II provides secretarial and caseload support for two (2) Assistant State Attorneys. The work schedule for this position is 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or 8:30am to 5:00pm (depending on assigned division, assigned trial support and Judge court room hours). During initial training period the work schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Responsibilities Preparing daily court, supplemental and alias capias calendars Processing court calendar returns Preparing subpoenas, motions and orders Ordering photos, body worn cam videos, police reports and other supporting documentation from additional agencies Distributing and organizing incoming/outgoing mail Completing requests for Assistant State Attorneys Maintaining Database Performing phone work and having contact with the public and law enforcement personnel Performing other related duties as assigned Progressive Legal Assistant III Responsibilities (Additional) Providing Homicide Trial Support with active participation in the court room Preparing trial availabilities Witness coordination Conducting extensive phone work and having contact with the public and law enforcement personnel Coordinating travel arrangements for Division Chiefs, Expert Witnesses and Civilian Witnesses Flexibility when preparing for trial, during trial or important hearings Minimum Requirements One (1) year clerical experience* High School Diploma or its equivalent Preferred Qualifications and Skills Fluency in English and Spanish Specific Skills and Characteristics Lift boxes weighing 25 pounds Possess and demonstrate significant knowledge of computer programs Work effectively in a paperless work environment Possess and demonstrate very good verbal and written communication skills Possess and demonstrate excellent organizational skills Possess and demonstrate the ability to multitask Work effectively under pressure and with all levels of staff and outside agencies Be adaptable to change Work in a group/team environment Be personable and positive, demonstrating compassion and providing excellent customer service to all levels of staff and the public * Please be advised the starting salary for this position is non-negotiable. After successfully completing a six (6) month probationary period with a “4” or a “5” rating on their performance evaluation, the selected candidate may be eligible for a promotion to a Legal Assistant III classification with a 5% pay increase. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Office of Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle