The State Attorney’s Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida seeks to promote public safety by using data-driven methods to hold offenders accountable, provide restorative justice for victims, and redirect children and people in need of services, in an effort to build stronger, safer communities. We aim to achieve the highest standards of ethics and competence in order to promote a fair and equitable legal system.
We are seeking candidates who will be responsible for the prosecution of all crimes committed in Orange and Osceola Counties. These candidates should act with integrity and balanced judgment to increase public safety, be available to assist community efforts addressing problems that lead to, or result from, criminal activity and should act not merely as a case-processor but also a problem-solver, responsible for considering broad goals of the criminal legal system.
Position:
Legal Assistant III – Felony Bureau and Post Conviction
Location:
Openings available in Orange County
Office of the State Attorney, 9th Judicial Circuit
415 North Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
Overview:
This is complex and confidential legal secretarial work.
The ideal candidate will perform a variety of clerical, secretarial and administrative duties requiring an extensive knowledge of the procedures of the criminal justice system as well as the office of the state attorney. Work requires performing functions that are varied in subject matter and degree of difficulty, and range from standardized clerical assignments to administrative duties, otherwise requiring the attention of an attorney. Work may include relieving the administrator of routine legal functions, and the supervision of the legal secretaries assigned to the division. The Legal Assistant III also has ultimate clerical responsibility for all cases assigned to the division in processing for trial.
Requirements:
Graduation from a standard high school and three years of secretarial or clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience in the criminal justice field.
Previous experience as a Legal Assistant II preferred.
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and two references via e-mail to ASA-Recruiting@sao9.org or by using the form below.
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