Legal Assistant III – Sexual Battery/Child Abuse Unit
Location: 1265 Northwest 12th Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
Position Overview
The Legal Assistant III supports the Assistant State Attorneys in the Sexual Battery/Child Abuse Unit. This position will be responsible for handling confidential, sensitive and complex sexual battery/child abuse cases, which includes graphic details of horrific incidents and exposure to profane language. The work schedule for this position is 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Job Responsibilities are:
- Providing assistance to the ASAs in trial on complex and highly confidential Sexual Battery/Child Abuse cases
- Preparing daily court, supplemental and arrest warrant calendars for Assistant State Attorneys
- Reviewing and distributing weekly ASA audits
- Drafting and distributing correspondence
- Processing incoming mail, subpoenas and ordering supplies
- Maintaining attorneys’ schedules and coordinating meetings
- Conducting extensive phone contact with victims and witnesses
- Coordinating travel arrangements and processing expense reimbursements
- Scheduling pre-file conferences, forensic interviews, state depositions and subpoena duces tecum
- Ordering transcripts, DCF/RTC reports and any necessary records for cases
- Ordering photos, body worn cam videos, police reports and other supporting documentation from additional agencies
- Completing requests for Assistant State Attorneys
- Providing coverage for co-workers as needed
- Performing other related duties as assigned
The Minimum Requirements are:
- High School Diploma or its equivalent
- Two (2) years of general clerical/secretarial experience
The Preferred Qualifications and Skills are:
- Possessing working knowledge of community resources
- Possessing working knowledge of HYDRA, CJIS, Evidence.com and E-Notify programs
- Possessing one (1) year of Legal Assistant experience
Specific Skills and Characteristics:
The Successful Candidate must be able to:
- Possess excellent organizational skills
- Possess a significant knowledge of computer programs
- Possess and demonstrate the ability to work effectively under pressure
- Work effectively under stringent deadlines
- Work independently and in a group/team environment
- Work effectively with all levels of staff and outside agencies
- Be a self-starter
- Be very detailed-orientated
- Be adaptable to change
- Be personable and positive, demonstrating compassion and providing excellent customer service to all levels of staff and the public
Starting Annual Salary: $38,076.00
*Note: Please be advised the starting salary for this position is non-negotiable.
To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application and updated resume to: [email protected] with the Subject: LEGAL ASSISTANT III – Sexual Battery/Child Abuse Unit. Applications can be downloaded from our website at: www.miamisao.com
The State Attorney’s Office reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement without prior written or other notice. All information provided by the candidates is subject to verification.
Internal and External Candidates will be considered
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
