Legal Assistant II – Legal Headquarters/Child Support Division

Location:     Overtown Transit Village

601 Northwest 1^st Court

Miami, FL 33136

Position Overview

 The Legal Assistant II provides support for the incoming legal referrals cases, processes the answers and all work related to cases needing to be removed from the calendar.  Part-Time and Full-Time Work schedules  are available between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. This position offers a Limited Flexible Work Schedule and Teleworking option.

The Job Responsibilities are:

• Overseeing the answer/no answer process
• Logging and virtually processing cases to be set on the court calendar
• Updating cases on the calendar
• Closing CAMS Tasks
• Reviewing Cases on CORTS, CAMS, and Odyssey
• Reviewing incoming mail
• Performing other related duties as assigned

The Minimum Requirements are:

• Two (2) years clerical experience
• High school diploma or its equivalent

The Preferred Qualifications and Skills are:

• Being fluent in English and Spanish

Specific Skills and Characteristics

The Successful Candidate must be able to:

• Possess and demonstrate significant knowledge of computer programs
• Possess and demonstrate very good verbal and written communication skills
• Possess and demonstrate excellent organizational skills
• Possess and demonstrate the ability to multitask
• Possess and demonstrate the ability to handle stressful situations and work effectively with stringent deadlines
• Work independently as well as in a group/team environment
• Work effectively with all levels of staff and outside agencies
• Be detailed-oriented
• Be adaptable to change

Starting Annual Salary:  $32,448.00

To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application, and updated resume to: SAOJobs@MiamiSAO.com., with the Subject: Legal Assistant II-Legal. 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 or to withdraw the announcement without prior written or other notice.  All information provided by applicants is subject to verification and background investigation.  False statements or omission of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.

Insurance benefits, vacation package, and Florida Retirement System Pension benefits are offered with this position

Internal and External Candidates will be considered
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer