STAFF ASSISTANT - SES - 80080498 1 1 1 1
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Requisition No: 842934 Agency: Juvenile JusticeWorking Title: STAFF ASSISTANT - SES - 80080498 1 1 1 1 Pay Plan: SESPosition Number: 80080498 Salary: $1,396.68 Posting Closing Date: 12/24/2024 Total Compensation Estimator ToolThe Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation's veterans and their families.We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.RE-ADVERTISEMENTPREVIOUS CANDIDATES MUST RE-APPLYLOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:Location Information: 400 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Sunrise, FL 33325. The office is off State Road 595, North of the IKEA store in the Sawgrass Corporate Center.Contact Person: Marie Riou (850) ###-####Minimum Bi-weekly Rate of Pay: Bi-weekly Salary is $1,396.68. (In accordance with current spending restrictions, if the appointment is an internal promotion, the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee's current rate, whichever higher).DESCRIPTIONThe position is with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Office of General Counsel.The work hours are 8am-5pm, M-F. The preferred candidate should have experience with drafting correspondence such as legal pleadings, orders, judgements, and other documents in accordance with the needs of the office. An Attorney will give directives on specific tasks.Experience, Inclusive of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys, including researching and gathering information by preparing statistical reports, and other legal documents. Maintain calendars, schedule appointments and meetings.Make Travel arrangements and submit required travel documents. This position must comply with Florida Statute section 215.422, Prompt Payment ompliance Law.The preferred candidate must have the ability to schedule court hearings, type motions and notices. Be trainable in maintaining case tracking databases for Children in Need of Services (CINS) and Families in Need of Services (FINS). Ensures all filing is completed in a timely manner. Keep attorneys updated on calendars. Screen calls and route appropriately. Collect incoming mail, date stamp, distribute and process accordingly. Maintain office supplies, make sure office equipment is always operating properly. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSThe preferred candidate should have experience with drafting correspondence such as legal pleadings, orders, judgements, and other documents.SPECIAL NOTESCandidates must successfully complete a drug screening and background screening prior to employment.All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.DJJ participates in E-VERIFY (Employment Eligibility).When identified on a position description, a valid driver's license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver's license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses), and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.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-###-####). 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.Location: