STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 16TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT II - 21011730Requisition No: 866432Agency: Justice Administrative CommissionWorking Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 16TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT II - 21011730The Office of the State Attorney, 16th Judicial Circuit of Florida has an opening for a Legal Assistant in our Key West office.ResponsibilitiesAssisting prosecuting attorneys with case preparation and preparing appropriate legal documents and correspondenceAdministrative and clerical tasks related to criminal court proceedingsSetting up and maintaining attorney calendarsScreening and responding to telephone callsNotarizing documentsScanningProviding information to the general publicData inputUpdating the case management system and assisting with data collection and reportsPreparing legal documentsResearching and preparing reportsCoordinating the places and times for depositions and/or court proceedingsAssisting victims and witnesses as neededArranging travel and hotel accommodations, and preparing reimbursement formsEstablishing and maintaining effective and professional verbal and written communication with attorneys, court personnel, victims, witnesses, law enforcement and others relevant to assigned casesArranging for other services such as transportation and translators as needed (bilingual employees can be utilized)Assisting in the processing and maintenance of incoming law enforcement emails and other electronic communications including e‑filings, evidence and mediaQualificationsA clean criminal backgroundBasic computer skillsA positive attitudeThe ability to work well with othersIf you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 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.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.Location: KEY WEST, FL, US, 33040 MARATHON, FL, US, 33050For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.#J-18808-Ljbffr