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FL-DEP-Office of General Counsel-Legal Assistant

PublishedPublished: 8/8/2026
FL-DEP-Office of General Counsel-Legal Assistant - Client will determine pay rate based on candidate experience and interview.

FL-Department of Environmental Protection-Office of General Counsel-Legal Assistant

Pay Range $20-$30/hr / Vendor Rate: $$26-$39/hr

Dress Code: Appropriate, Semi-Professional Dress Attire

Work Environment: Office

Position Summary:
Client is looking for a paralegal/legal secretary with 3-5 yrs experience who is familiar with the Florida court systems and working with 3-4 attorneys. Must have experience filing documents with the court, contacting judge assistance, manage attorney case files, attorney calendars and knowledge of general court systems. Qualified candidates will be performing basic word processing, using templates to draft correspondence and creating documents.

Contractor Duties

  • The legal assistant acts as the legal secretary for assigned attorneys
  • Formatting, finalizing, typing, and filing documents.
  • Preparing letters and legal documents from drafts.
  • Filing pleadings and motions with appropriate tribunals.
  • Serving or arranging service of legal documents, and maintaining attorney case files.
  • Prepares subpoenas, discovery requests, schedules hearings, trials, depositions, and arranges facilities as directed.
  • Retaining and scheduling court reporters and obtaining transcripts.
  • Performing general secretarial duties such as phone calls and travel arrangements.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Closing case files, and supporting office management as needed.

Required/Desired Skills

SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceAbility to speak and understand EnglishRequired0Must possess at least a high school diplomaRequired0Associates of Bachelors degree preferredDesired0Must have 3 to 5 yrs experience working as a paralegal or legal secretaryRequired3YearsProficient using Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPointRequired3YearsExperience preparing legal documents and subpoenasRequired3YearsExperience preparing discovery requests and scheduling hearings, trials and depositionsRequired3YearsExperience formatting, finalizing, typing and filing documentsRequired3YearsExperience preparing letters and legal documents from draftsRequired3YearsExperience filing pleadings and motions with appropriate tribunalsRequired3YearsExperience managing executive management daily calendarsRequired2YearsExperience managing travel arrangementsRequired1YearsExperience working in the Florida Courts systemsHighly desired0
Questions

No.QuestionQuestion1Your candidate's Pay Rate for this requisition will be between $20 and $30/hr, vendor rate will be between $26 and $39/hr. Do you accept this requirement?Question2Please list your candidate's email address.Question3Please list the city and state where your candidate currently resides.Question4How soon can your candidate start if selected for this opportunity?Question5Have you confirmed that your candidate is aware of AND can successfully complete the mandatory pre-employment screening requirements detailed in the Compliance tab of this VectorVMS requisition?Question6If applicable (safety sensitive positions), do you attest that your candidate has provided consent to random drug testing pursuant to section 11.3 of the master contract?Question7If applicable (safety sensitive positions), do you attest that your candidate is willing to adhere to any customer dress/safety equipment requirements, in compliance with ANSI and OSHA, and that such equipment will be provided at your company's/candidate's expense?Question8Is your candidate aware this is a contract/temporary position, and the agency does not offer benefits including PTO and paid holidays? Question9Does your candidate have experience working for a State of Florida Attorney?