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

PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 3RD CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21000862 Requisition No:876219 Agency: Justice Administrative Commission Date: May 19, 2026 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. Examples of work performed 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 Starting Salary: $31,200.00 but will be commensurate with experience. Minimum Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or an equivalency diploma and 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. Must be proficient 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. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at View phone number on click.appcast.io on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re‑employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 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 . 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 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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made 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. For assistance, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Florida Department of Financial Services