STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 10TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21000529

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• STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 10TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21000529
• Date: Oct 13, 2026

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Requisition No: 885570

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 10TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21000529

• Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC
• Position Number: 21000529
• Salary: $35,136.12
• Posting Closing Date: 04/13/2027
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• OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY
• 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
• STATE ATTORNEY BRIAN HAAS
• SERVING POLK, HIGHLANDS, AND
• HARDEE COUNTIES
• JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
• JOB TITLE: Legal Assistant I
• DEPARTMENT: Trial Division
• CLASS CODE: 6151
• PAY GRADE: 44
• SALARY: $35,136.12

Essential Job Duties

An employee assigned to this class has ultimate clerical responsibility for all cases assigned to his/her division and may assist in other divisions as needed. Work is performed under the close supervision of a higher-level supervisor or an attorney and is reviewed through conferences for the achievement of desired results as follows:

• Ability to focus and pay attention to detail;
• Ability to follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Ability to operate a computer and other office machinery;
• Ability to operate the telephone system and respond to calls promptly and professionally;
• Ability to read and comprehend;
• Comply with all Public Records statutes and policies;
• Dependable and routine in-office attendance during regularly scheduled business hours;
• Effective and efficient communication skills and ability to interact professionally with other employees, members of the public and stakeholders.
• Efficient keyboard skills;
• Perform quality work within deadlines;
• Review and promptly respond to all electronic messaging;
• Travel as required;
• Work effectively as a team contributor as well as independently;

Additional job duties may include, but are not limited to, the following

• Accompany ASA to court and assist as required;
• Assist in the processing and maintenance of all electronic media including e-filings and evidence and media;
• Assist with data collection and reports;
• Assists victims and witnesses, as needed;
• Bilingual employees will assist in translations as needed;
• Coordinate meetings, depositions and or court appearances including space, time, place and notify all participants;
• Establish and maintain effective communication with attorneys, court personnel, victims, witnesses, law enforcement personnel, and other parties relevant to assigned cases in both verbal and written form;
• Generate subpoenas and update case management system from returns;
• Maintain and file all records and reports on case activity and prepare any necessary statistical reports;
• Maintain calendars, arrange travel itinerary and hotel accommodations and reimbursement forms;
• Notarize documentation;

Perform any and all duties as required

• Prepare legal documents;
• Provide other services as needed such as transportation, a separate Pre-Trial waiting area and appropriate translator services as needed or requested;
• Receive and process Law Enforcement electronic media;
• Receive, scan and distribute incoming mail;
• Research and prepare reports as necessary;
• Responsible for all administrative activities as required;
• Secure supplemental case information;
• Updates case management system and notes;
• NOTE: DUTIES ARE ILLUSTRATIVE AND NOT EXHAUSTIVE. THE OMISSION OF SPECIFIC STATEMENTS OF DUTIES DOES NOT EXCLUDE THEM FROM THE POSITION IF THE WORK IS SIMILAR, RELATED, OR A LOGICAL ASSIGNMENT TO THE POSITION.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of office procedures and practices; the principles of correct grammar usage; basic arithmetic; plan, organize and coordinate work activities; determine work priorities, assign work and ensure completion of assignments; review work for accuracy and quality of content; train others; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; interpret rules, regulations, policies and procedures; perform basic arithmetical calculations; deal effectively with a variety of people; prepare reports and maintain records.

Education/minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalency and two (2) years of secretarial experience or an equivalent combination of both can be substituted for required experience.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to maintain files, supplies, and documents.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;

• Ability to work approved overtime, as required;
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust to focus;
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate;

Benefits

Benefits include, but are not limited to, health, dental, vision, life, paid annual and sick leave, paid state holidays, and a State retirement package. State employees are required to participate in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program and contribute 3% of monthly gross (pre-tax) to the Florida Retirement System.

Policies

• The State Attorney's Office has a harassment-free workplace policy and professional conduct requirement.
• Employees must practice safe workplace procedures and follow policies and procedures regarding confidentiality and honesty.
• Employees must maintain satisfactory work attendance and job performance level.

How to Apply

Interested applicants may complete and submit their application through the Florida Department of Management Services, People First career service center. For more information about the position, please contact:

• Nicki Offermann
• Personnel Director
• State Attorney’s Office
• 255 North Broadway
• Bartow, FL 33830

• If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the application/selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance.
• This position is open to internal and external applicants. We reserve the right to consider State Attorney’s Office employees for promotion or transfer prior to contacting persons not employed by the State Attorney’s Office.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 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.

• Location: BARTOW, FL, US, 33830
• Nearest Major Market: Lakeland
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