What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEGAL ASSISTANT II position at State of Florida?
Requisition No : 845444
Agency : Office of the Attorney General
Working Title : LEGAL ASSISTANT II - 41000726
Pay Plan : Career Service
Position Number : 41000726
Salary : $42,211.00 Annually
Posting Closing Date : 02 / 09 / 2025
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Our Organization and Mission : The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.
Position Summary : This position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Consumer Protection Division in Tampa, Florida. This position works as part of a legal support team handling administrative and legal support responsibilities. It is a full-time, highly responsible position that requires the individual to work independently with limited supervision. Strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), and the ability to multitask effectively are essential. This position operates in a fast-paced environment and assists a team of attorneys and investigators.
The ideal candidate will have strong spelling and grammar, proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, proficiency with Adobe Pro, experience working in a legal environment in a support role, or experience working as an Executive Assistant in a professional business environment.
Pay : $42,211.00 Annually
Qualifications :
A high school diploma or equivalency. AND two (2) years of secretarial / clerical experience.
A completed year of education can substitute on a year for year basis for required work experience.
Preference will be given to applicants with :
- Paralegal Certification or graduation from an accredited paralegal or similar training program, or applicants currently enrolled in a paralegal or legal assisting program.
- Experience working in a law firm, courthouse, or legal department in a support role, or experience working in a professional business office in a support role.
- Well presented applications which demonstrate good spelling, grammar, and proofreading, and all the requested information has been provided.
- An administrative skills exercise may be administered as part of the selection process. In order to advance to the next stage of the selection process a passing score of 50% is required. These skills exercises may take place at any stage of the selection process and must be completed in-person at one of the OAG offices in Florida. An Excel skills exercise may also be administered as part of the selection process
The Work You Will Do : The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following :
Legal Case Management :
General Administrative :
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida : Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including :
IMPORTANT NOTICE : To be considered for the position, all applicants must :
Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and / or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained.
NOTE : Any required experience and / or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS / DRUG FREE WORKPLACE : All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
E-VERIFY STATEMENT : The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government's employment eligibility verification program (e-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).
PERSONS WITH DISABILITY / ADA STATEMENT : The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at 877-562-7287. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.
REMINDERS : Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at : https : / / www.sss.gov. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the required waiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may have to repay all benefits you have received, including any Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) payout.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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Salary : $42,211
