FL-DEP-Office of General Counsel-Executive Assistant

FL-DEP-Office of General Counsel-Executive Assistant - Client will determine $$$ based on candidate experience and interview.

FL-Department of Environmental Protection-Office of General Counsel-Executive Assistant

Pay Range $$$-$$$/hr / Vendor Rate: $$$$-$$$/hr

Dress Code: Appropriate, Semi-Professional Dress Attire

Work Environment: Office

Position Summary:
Client is looking for a paralegal/legal secretary with 3-5 yrs experience who is familiar with the Florida court systems and working with 3-4 attorneys. Must have experience filing documents with the court, contacting judge assistance, manage attorney case files, attorney calendars and knowledge of general court systems. Qualified candidates will be performing basic word processing, using templates to draft correspondence and creating documents.

Contractor Duties

• The legal assistant acts as the legal secretary for assigned attorneys
• Formatting, finalizing, typing, and filing documents.
• Preparing letters and legal documents from drafts.
• Filing pleadings and motions with appropriate tribunals.
• Serving or arranging service of legal documents, and maintaining attorney case files.
• Prepares subpoenas, discovery requests, schedules hearings, trials, depositions, and arranges facilities as directed.
• Retaining and scheduling court reporters and obtaining transcripts.
• Performing general secretarial duties such as phone calls and travel arrangements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Closing case files, and supporting office management as needed.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required /Desired	Amount	of Experience
Ability to speak and understand English	Required	0
Must possess at least a high school diploma	Required	0
Associates of Bachelors degree preferred	Desired	0
Must have 3 to 5 yrs experience working as a paralegal or legal secretary	Required	3	Years
Proficient using Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint	Required	3	Years
Experience preparing legal documents and subpoenas	Required	3	Years
Experience preparing discovery requests and scheduling hearings, trials and depositions	Required	3	Years
Experience formatting, finalizing, typing and filing documents	Required	3	Years
Experience preparing letters and legal documents from drafts	Required	3	Years
Experience filing pleadings and motions with appropriate tribunals	Required	3	Years
Experience managing executive management daily calendars	Required	2	Years
Experience managing travel arrangements	Required	1	Years
Experience working in the Florida Courts systems	Highly desired	0

Questions

No.	Question
Question1	Your candidate's $$$ for this requisition will be between $$$ and $$$/hr, vendor rate will be between $$$ and $$$/hr. Do you accept this requirement?
Question2	Please list your candidate's email address.
Question3	Please list the city and state where your candidate currently resides.
Question4	How soon can your candidate start if selected for this opportunity?
Question5	Have you confirmed that your candidate is aware of AND can successfully complete the mandatory pre-employment screening requirements detailed in the Compliance tab of this VectorVMS requisition?
Question6	If applicable (safety sensitive positions), do you attest that your candidate has provided consent to random drug testing pursuant to section 11.3 of the master contract?
Question7	If applicable (safety sensitive positions), do you attest that your candidate is willing to adhere to any customer dress/safety equipment requirements, in compliance with ANSI and OSHA, and that such equipment will be provided at your company s/candidate s expense?
Question8	Is your candidate aware this is a contract/temporary position, and the agency does not offer benefits including PTO and paid holidays?
Question9	Does your candidate have experience working for a State of Florida Attorney?