Legal Assistant

General Information

Work Location: 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Suite 969, Bradenton, Florida 34025

Work Hours: Monday

• Friday 8 am

• 5 pm

Provides administrative support for one or more Assistant County Attorneys. Performs complex clerical and para-professional work primarily legal in nature in the administration and operation of the Manatee County Attorney's Office.

• NOTE: This position has been designated by the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners as serving at the will and pleasure of the County Attorney. Employees so designated may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Working Conditions

Indoor office environment. High noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Sitting for long periods of time, working on computer. Lifting boxes or supplies weighing up to 10 pounds.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Provides administrative support to one or more litigation Assistant County Attorneys.

Schedules and coordinates depositions, hearings, witness preparation, and trial dates.

Drafts correspondence and transcribes dictation.

Maintains case files and pleadings.

Prepares notices of hearing, non-party production, and subpoenas.

Prepares and assembles hearing notebooks with caselaw.

May assist attorney or paralegal at hearings and trials.

Provides administrative assistance to one or more attorneys.

Maintains attorney calendars and schedules meetings.

Drafts correspondence, emails, and memoranda.

Prepares legal instruments such as pleadings, ordinances, legal briefs, agreements, legislation, subpoenas, deeds, and resolutions.

Prepares County-related forms for travel, education, payment of vendors, etc.

Administers and maintains filing systems.

Maintain various legal databases and generates reports.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Three (3) or more recent and consecutive years of law office experience performing high quality legal duties.

More

Associate's Degree with legal course work highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Able to prioritize tasks, deal effectively with competing and changing priorities, and meet deadlines. Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized. Able to resolve situations and problems that may require interpretation or minor adjustments to working methods.

Good working knowledge and understanding of current state and federal court procedures and policies including virtual hearings and mediations.

Good working knowledge and understanding of electronic court filing (e-filing) for both state and federal courts.

Good working knowledge and understanding of legal, medical, and similar scientific terminology often used in legal documents or pleadings.

Able to read and draft legal instruments and formatted documents.

Good working knowledge and understanding of business English, spelling, proper grammar, and business math.

Good working knowledge and understanding of computer systems and software applications required to perform job duties, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Pro DC, electronic meeting scheduling applications, and legal case management and billing software.

Highly skilled in the use of scanners and scanner software to prepare, organize, and edit pdfs.

Proficient and accurate typing skills.

Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills in order to interact professionally and effectively with staff, management, the general public, and other stakeholders.

Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Capable of working independently with moderate supervision.

Veterans Preference

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, priority consideration in employment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants claiming preference must provide a DD Form 214 or other acceptable documentation with their application. We are committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families.

EEO/ADA Statement

Manatee County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 941-748-4501 x 3865.

Drug-Free Workplace

Manatee County Government is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Full Time Positions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

• ComPsych - offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.

• LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.

• Five (5) free visits annually for employees and covered family members.

Wellbeing Benefits:

• Wellness/Health Coaches (5 Free per year)

• On-site Fitness Centers for you and your dependents with 24/7 access

• Personal Training (5 Free per year)

• Pharmacy Technician

• Group Fitness Classes

• Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Management

• Diabetes Care Program

• Registered Dietician (5 Free per year)

• Massages with licensed therapist (small copay)

Miscellaneous Benefits:

• Workers' Compensation

• Training/Seminars

• Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders

• Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions

• Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).

Paid Time Off:

• 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

• Three (3) Personal Holidays

• Personal Sick Leave

• Family Sick Leave

• Sick Leave Bank (Donated Hours)

• Professional Medical Appointment Leave

• Bereavement Leave

• Military Leave

• Military Training Leave

• FMLA

Vacation Award: Applies to employees regulary sceduled to work 8 hours per day/40 hours per week.

Years of Service Vacation Days

0-5 16.25 days

6-10 19.50 days

11+ 22.75 days

• Earn an additional day of vacation every six (6) consecutive months of no sick leave.

Insurance:

• Award-winning Health Plan with deductibles as low as $0.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Prescription Insurance

• Life Insurance (6 times salary at low cost)

• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Retirement:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) with Pension Plan and Investment Plan options.

• 457b Tax Deferred and ROTH account options through Voya.

• FRS Webinars

• Free financial guidance with licensed, non-commissioned financial planner

Career Wellness:

• Professional Leadership Programs

• Instructor-Led and eLearning Training

• Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders

• Career Counseling

• Toastmasters

• Networking Membership (Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance)

• Employee Recognition Programs with monetary and time-off awards

Education Benefits:

• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after six (6) months of Public Service, including GED reimbursement.

• Continuing Education support through Training/Seminars and Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladder.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexible Spending Account:

• Options for Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts providing pre-tax savings.

Permanent Part Time

• Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

• ComPsych - offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.
• LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.

Miscellaneous Benefits:

• Workers' Compensation

• Training/Seminars

• Fitness Center Access for employee only

• FRS options

• Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders

• Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions

• Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).

Paid Time Off:

• 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

• Three (3) Personal Holidays

• Paid Time Off and Leaves of Absence are based on an 8 hrs./day 80/hrs.

per pay-period basis, any work schedule less that this will be earned on

a pro-rated basis

01

VERY IMPORTANT - When answering supplemental questions about experience, education or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the Education, Work Experience and Certificates and Licenses sections of your application.

Must include Monthly Salary, Name of Employer, Location, Phone Number and Duties for each employer in Work Experience.

Note: "See Resume" is not acceptable.

Identify all gaps not related to medical reasons.

• I acknowledge the above statement

02

If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, please check category of eligibility

• A disabled veteran who is eligible for receiving compensation under public law administered by Department of Veteran's Affairs and Department of Defense

• The spouse of a veteran who cannot qualify for employment because of total and permanent service-connected disability, or spouse of a veteran missing in action, captured or forcefully detained by a foreign power

• A wartime veteran who has served at least 1 day during a wartime period (active duty for training may not be eligible)

• An un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability

• The mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the U.S. Department of Defense

• A current member of any reserve component for the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard

• A veteran with a "Honorable" discharge (Active duty for training may not be allowed for eligibility)

• Not claiming Veteran's Preference

03

Which level of education have you achieved?

• No high school equivalency

• High school graduate/equivalent

• Associates degree

• Bachelors degree

• Masters degree

04

How many recent and consecutive years of law office experience performing high quality legal duties do you have?

• None
• 1-2 Years
• 3 Years
• 4+ Years

Required Question

Agency Manatee County Government

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