PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 2ND CIRCUIT- COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT I - 21012256

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Public Defender, Second Judicial Circuit provides legal representation for indigent individuals accused of criminal offenses. The Second Judicial Circuit encompasses six Florida counties: Leon, Gadsden, Liberty, Jefferson, Wakulla and Franklin.

Each fiscal year, the Second Judicial Circuit represents indigent clients in both criminal trial and criminal appeal appointments, equating to nearly 16,500 criminal cases for six (6) Florida counties and over 1,100 cases on appeal for the 32 counties that make up the First District Court of Appeal.

The Office of Public Defender came into existence in 1963 following the United States Supreme Court's landmark decision in Gideon v. Wainwright. The Court ruled that indigent citizens have the fundamental right to the assistance of counsel under the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution.

Under the direction of Public Defender Jessica J. Yeary, the office is comprised of dedicated criminal defense attorneys, investigators, social workers and support staff who work tirelessly to ensure equal justice for all.

The Office of the Public Defender, Second Judicial Circuit is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time (40 hours per week, 8:00AM – 5:00PM) position of Communications Assistant I – Receptionist in the Leon County (Tallahassee) office location.

This position is in a fast-paced law office and multi-tasking is essential. Punctuality and attendance are essential functions of this position.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school.
• An equivalency diploma issued by a state department of education may be substituted for high school graduation.

Nice To Haves

• Prior law office and receptionist experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and professionally answers all incoming calls, gives routine information, and routes calls efficiently to the proper employees. Creates a case note in the electronic file, if necessary.
• Greets and directs clients, clients’ family, guests, and other individuals arriving to our lobby. Gives friendly and helpful information to individuals seeking assistance.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail/parcels.
• Maintains order and tidiness in the reception lobby.
• Performs light clerical work such as data entry, copying/scanning, and sorting.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED