CRIMINAL CONFLICT AND CIVIL REGIONAL COUNSEL, 1ST REGION- OPS LEGAL ASSISTANT- 21850102

CRIMINAL CONFLICT AND CIVIL REGIONAL COUNSEL, 1ST REGION- OPS LEGAL ASSISTANT- 21850102

Date : Sep 12, 2025

The Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, 1st DCA Region has an opening for an OPS Legal Assistant to support attorneys in our Tallahassee office. The position will be tasked with answering phones, transferring calls, greeting clients and must be able to handle electronic filings, calendaring and assigned tasks. Experience with Criminal law is preferred. Experienced candidates must possess a high school diploma. Candidates must have computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office : Word, and Outlook. The ability to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and project a professional and friendly demeanor in inter-office, client, court personnel and opposing counsel interactions and communications. The regular work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, transfer calls, greet clients
• Handle electronic filings, calendaring and assigned tasks
• Support attorneys in the Tallahassee office
• Maintain a professional and friendly demeanor in inter-office, client, court personnel and opposing counsel interactions
• Assist with general administrative tasks as assigned

Qualifications

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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 (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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m., Eastern time

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