Temporary Part-Time Administrative Secretary I

Administrative Secretary Ops - 60932541
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. Children and Families Working Title: Administrative Secretary Ops - 60932541 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 60932541 Salary: $16.71 per hour Posting Closing Date: 09/25/2026 Florida Department of Children & Families - Children's Legal Services Program
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.
Description: This is a part-time general office and clerical position providing support to a team of paralegals and attorneys assigned to our Children's Legal Services program. Hourly Salary: $16.71 per hour; 20 hours per week (part-time). Internal salary appointments are determined according to DCF Salary policy.
Preparing Notices of Filings of legal documents.
Answering phones.
Filing documents in case files.
Filing documents with the court.
Sorting and distributing paper mail and electronic mail.
Entering data timely and accurately into statewide databases.
Preparing travel reimbursement requests.
Monitoring and ordering office supplies.
Knowledge of office professionalism and practices.
Computer experience, particularly with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
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.
Ability to speak/read/write Spanish/Creole/French or other foreign language may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency need at time of interview.
Other Personal Services (OPS) employment is a temporary employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks. State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan - mandatory Workers' Compensation - mandatory Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) - mandatory Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements) Deferred Compensation - voluntary Employee Assistance Program voluntary
Any form of paid leave Paid holidays Participation in the Florida Retirement System Reinstatement rights or retention rights
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.Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.