OPADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY OPS - 60934482

Opadministrative Secretary Ops - 60934482

We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to work in our Children's Legal Services Division, a premier statewide law firm. This is an excellent opportunity to work among an elite group of dedicated legal child advocates to ensure justice for the children of Florida.

This is a general office and clerical position providing support to a team of paralegals and attorneys assigned to our Children's Legal Services program. The work is challenging but incredibly rewarding.

Location: Marion County. Applicants interested in working in counties/cities other than Marion County will need to apply for positions advertised for those specific areas on the People First System.

Annual Salary: $33,760.

Job Responsibilities/Examples of Work May Include:

• Preparing notices of filings of legal documents and summonses
• Creating, maintaining, and closing case files
• Transporting legal documents to and from the courthouse daily
• Answering phones
• Filing documents in case files
• Filing documents with the court
• Sorting and distributing paper mail and electronic mail
• Operating copy machine
• Entering data timely and accurately into statewide databases
• Tracking court calendar activities
• Transmitting work electronically to other locations
• Preparing travel reimbursement requests
• Preparing witness requests
• Monitoring and ordering office supplies

Minimum Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of office professionalism and practices
• Computer experience, particularly with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Ability to use copying and fax machine
• Ability to organize files and other records
• Ability to enter data in records management systems
• Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous and effective manner
• Prior experience working in a legal office preferred

Special Note: Incumbents in this position may be required to transport files (up to 25 lbs.) to and from the courthouse regularly.

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.

Location: Ocala, FL, US, 34474