Job Description

Requisition No: 855001 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: JA Legal Secretary 2 (Self-Help Paralegal) - Family Court Division (County Funded)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 16691; 16694; 16696 

Salary: 42,716.64 

Posting Closing Date: 06/26/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator 

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: JA Legal Secretary 2 (Self-Help Paralegal) - Family Court Division (County Funded)

SALARY: $42,716.64 Annually

OPENING DATE: 06/12/2025

CLOSING DATE: 6/26/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Applicants interested in the position should also submit an online application and resume on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida's website, which is  

Description

Salary is non-negotiable. The successful candidate will be hired at the minimum salary.

This is specialized legal secretarial and paralegal work in assisting pro se litigants in family related matters. Work requires thorough understanding of familiarity with legal terminology, format, forms and procedures and involves the exercise of initiative, discretion and judgment. Works independently and under the direct supervision of the Supervisor/Manager of the Self-Help Program.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly reviews paperwork of pro se family litigants for accuracy and completeness.
• Notarizes and stamps petition, answer/waiver, and other family law forms prior to filing.
• Assists in the identification of problems and needs of the unit.
• Researches databases and identifies related cases as needed.
• Sells packets to pro se litigants representing themselves in family court; issues receipts and records receipt number on each packet.
• Checks case information in the computer to provide information to pro se litigants.
• Provides procedural guidance and general court information to pro se litigants.
• Provides information to other divisions and the public, applying significant knowledge of the Self-Help Program and court policies.
• Provides information to the general public regarding Self-Help Program services, location and hours of operation.
• Assists in the identification of problems and needs of the unit and engages in both short and long term planning.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of related experience working as a legal secretary or Paralegal.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Notary public of the State of Florida or eligible to become a notary public of the State of Florida upon hiring.

• Thorough knowledge of legal terminology and legal format.
• Thorough knowledge of legal secretarial practices and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, arithmetic, and bookkeeping practices.
• Thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of circuit rules, procedures, practices, and functions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop, layout, and implement clerical procedures and operations from general instructions and guidelines.
• Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to compose correspondence on routine matters and to perform routine office management tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the judiciary, court administrative personnel, and other private and county agencies’ staff.
• Knowledge of personal computer software – Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Creole is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Moderate noise; business office setting.

Physical Demands:

• Work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, talking, listening, and reaching with hands and arms; must be able to transfer up to 10 pounds.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

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