Requisition No: 876219
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 3RD CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21000862
Pay Plan: Public Defndrs JAC
Position Number: 21000862
Salary: $31,200.00
Posting Closing Date: 11/18/2026
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LAW OFFICES OF CLIFF WILSON JR.
THIRD CIRCUIT PUBLIC DEFENDER
Position: Legal Assistant I
Location: Live Oak, Florida
The Law Offices of Cliff Wilson Jr., Public Defender’s Office, Third Judicial Circuit, has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant. This full-time position provides highly responsible legal assistant support within a Division of the Public Defender's Office. Legal Assistants work in a team environment with each assistant providing support for 3-4 attorneys. Examples of work performed include preparing and filing motions, orders, and subpoenas; scanning and indexing documents into the electronic case file; preparing attorney calendars for court; preparing documents for e-filing; handling calls and making appointments for the assigned attorneys; typing correspondence for the attorney when needed and other duties which may vary by specific Division assignment.
Minimum Starting Salary: $31,200.00 but will be commensurate with experience.
Minimum Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or an equivalency diploma and at least two (2) years of progressively responsible secretarial experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Required Skills:
Must type at least 35 words per minute.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments based on importance.
Ability to work within a team environment.
Preferred Skills:
Experience in the legal field or court system.
Knowledge and proficiency in scanning and indexing documents electronically.
Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
If 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.
Applications will be accepted through People First and should include a cover letter and resume or may be emailed directly to ccrews@flpd3.com
Benefits of working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The total compensation package for our employees features a highly competitive set of benefits including:
Annual and Sick Leave
Retirement plan options
Life Insurance coverage
Comprehensive Health and Prescription options
State Group Insurance coverage options, including dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
Tuition reimbursement/waivers for some State College courses
If 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.
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.
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