State Attorney's Office, 8Th Circuit- Legal Assistant I - 21004750

Requisition No: 852130

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21004750

Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC

Position Number: 21004750

Salary: $34,978.80

Posting Closing Date: 05/09/2025

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HEATHER L. JONES REBECCA A. SHINHOLSER

CHIEF ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BRIAN S. KRAMER

STATE ATTORNEY

EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA

SERVING

ALACHUA, BAKER, BRADFORD, GILCHRIST, LEVY AND UNION COUNTIES

120 WEST UNIVERSITY AVENUE

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32601

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Office of the State Attorney, Eighth Judicial Circuit

The State Attorney, Eighth Judicial Circuit, is currently accepting applications for a

Legal Assistant I for our Baker County Florida office.

To apply, applicants should submit a resume and complete the online application process.

This position is responsible for a wide variety of office duties including maintaining files, setting meetings, and addressing any attorney requests. Applicants should possess knowledge of legal terminology and be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. An applicant must be detail oriented and able to prioritize tasks, work under pressure and adapt to changing situations as well as exhibit a willingness to perform other tasks as assigned. The successful candidate will be ready to work as part of a team and be capable of independent judgment.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Standard high school diploma or equivalency and 2 years secretarial experience; an equivalent combination of both can be substituted for required experience. Legal secretarial experience is preferred.

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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 (...). 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.