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  • Legal Assistant - City Prosecutor's Office

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida United States City of Fort Lauderdale, FL Full Time $24.36 - $37.76 Hourly Dec 18, 2025
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    City of Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Join us in Fort Lauderdale, where career aspirations meet boundless opportunities in a city brimming with excitement and promise. As an employee of the City of Fort Lauderdale, you'll become part of a dynamic team dedicated to serving our vibrant community while enjoying the countless perks of living in a tropical paradise. Imagine waking up to warm sunshine and ocean breezes before heading to work in one of the most picturesque cities in the United States. As an employee of the City of Fort Lauderdale, you'll not only thrive in a diverse and inclusive work environment but also benefit from a wealth of professional development opportunities and competitive compensation packages. Whether you're passionate about public service, urban planning, technology, or environmental sustainability, there's a fulfilling career path waiting for you here. Beyond the workplace, Fort Lauderdale offers an unparalleled lifestyle that seamlessly blends work and play. With world-renowned beaches just moments away from your office and a vibrant cultural scene encompassing art galleries, museums, and entertainment venues, you'll find endless opportunities to unwind and recharge after a day's work. Join us in Fort Lauderdale, where every day is an adventure, and your career aspirations can flourish in a city that truly has it all. We’re the city you’ll never want to leave.

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    Job Description

    POSITION SUMMARY

    The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.

    Performs legal administrative assistance to City Attorneys in all legal matters affecting the City. Performs a variety of responsible legal assistant duties in support of the City Attorney's Office.

    This is a classified position covered by the Personnel Rules.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

    Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
    • Proofreads typed documents; files and maintains documents and other basic data needed by the attorneys in the conduct of official business.
    • Receives and responds to inquiries; explains standard programs and performs other public contact work.
    • Answers telephone calls and responds to inquiries or forwards calls to appropriate parties; prepares written correspondence to the Defendants and Defense Counsel.
    • Keeps legal calendar; assembles documents and exhibits needed in preparing cases; maintains file dockets on ongoing litigation cases.
    • Composes, edits, and prepares correspondence, notices of hearing, motions, notices of depositions, proposed orders, and other varied litigation related documents.
    • Types and edits reports, ordinances, resolutions, drafts, legal pleadings, legal briefs, agreements, correspondence and other legal documents.
    • Schedules appointments, meetings and court dates for legal staff.
    • Assembles documents and exhibits as needed in preparing for hearings, depositions, mediation, and/or trials.
    • Responsible for e-filing and ensuring that judges’ procedures are followed.
    • Closes out cases and maintains an accurate case file system
    • Types and routes routine replies to correspondence; sorts and distributes mail.
    • Performs related work as required.
    SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS
    Legal Assistant - City Prosecutor’s Office
    • Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents in compliance with court rules and internal style standards
    • Submit documents via e-filing, ensuring timely and accurate filings and fee payments
    • Create and prepare weekly arraignment files and request defendant’s criminal history based on applicable charges
    • Open and update files weekly related to community court hearing
    • Organize and maintain case files for municipal ordinance violations, including documentation and evidence
    • Track and manage evidence, ensuring chain-of-custody documentation
    • Coordinate with Fort Lauderdale Police Department for reports and evidence; follow up on requests
    • Coordinate with court liaison and manage service of process for subpoena delivery
    • Maintain confidentiality of case information and sensitive materials
    • Contact victims of a crime prior to the arraignment date.
    • Process expunge/seal applications and prepare documentation
    • Assist with community court initiatives and municipal ordinance cases
    • Collect, sort and distribute incoming mail
    • Prepare and deliver miscellaneous receipts for cash payments
    • Performs related work as required


    JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

    • High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
    • Must have at least one (1) year of experience providing legal support assistance.
    • If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.
    PREFERENCES: Associate’s degree or higher-level degree in a related field.Certified Paralegal (CP), Certified Legal Assistant (CLA), or Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP).Experience performing administrative legal work in areas related to specialized area of assignment.Previous experience working for local, state or federal government.Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Excel.Be able to type at least 40 words per minute.
    As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

    PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
    The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time, but may walk or stand for brief periods of time.

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

    Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

    The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

    Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.



    The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

    Click here for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.

    Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan!Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale. Click here for more information or to see if you qualify.

    In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click here to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.

    Closing Date/Time: 12/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
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