Paralegal Assistant - Office of General Counsel

Florida Department of Environmental Protection - Office of General Counsel. Our client is looking for a paralegal / legal secretary with 3-5 years of experience who is familiar with the Florida court systems and with supporting 3-4 attorneys. The successful candidate must have experience filing documents with the court, contacting judicial assistants, managing attorney case files and attorney calendars, and general knowledge of court systems. Qualified candidates will be performing basic word processing, using templates to draft correspondence, and creating documents. Assignment details: Start date: 9 October 2026 Location: 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000 Work mode: onsite Work environment: office Pay range: $20-25/hr depending on experience Interview: either webcam or in person Dress code: appropriate, semi-professional attire Duties: Act as the legal secretary for assigned attorneys Format, finalise, type, and file documents Prepare letters and legal documents from drafts File pleadings and motions with the appropriate tribunals Serve or arrange service of legal documents, and maintain attorney case files Prepare subpoenas and discovery requests, schedule hearings, trials and depositions, and arrange facilities as directed Retain and schedule court reporters, and obtain transcripts Perform general secretarial duties such as phone calls and travel arrangements Close case files and support office management as needed Requirements: Required: Ability to speak and understand English High school diploma (minimum) 3 to 5 years of experience working as a paralegal or legal secretary - 3 years Proficient using Microsoft Office including Word Outlook Excel and PowerPoint - 3 years Experience preparing legal documents and subpoenas - 3 years Experience preparing discovery requests and scheduling hearings trials and depositions - 3 years Experience formatting finalising typing and filing documents - 3 years Experience preparing letters and legal documents from drafts - 3 years Experience filing pleadings and motions with appropriate tribunals - 3 years Experience managing executive management daily calendars - 2 years Experience managing travel arrangements - 1 year Highly desired: Experience working in the Florida Courts systems Desired: Associates or Bachelors degree Work mode: onsite in Tallahassee FL Interview: webcam or in person #J-18808-Ljbffr