Job Description

Type:

• Temporary

Full Time or Part Time:

• Full-Time

Pay Rate:

• $32 per hour

Location:

• St. Augustine, FL 32084 – Onsite

Language Requirements:

• Write, read, and speak English

Language Preferences:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Services Specialist to provide paraprofessional support within the County Attorney’s Office. This role is responsible for assisting with legal documentation, records management, research, and public records coordination while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.

The Legal Services Specialist will support legal operations by preparing reports and memoranda, maintaining case files, researching statutes and policies, and managing the County’s records program. This position requires strong organizational skills, legal knowledge, and the ability to manage sensitive information with a high degree of accuracy. Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• Experience in legal support, records management, or a related administrative/legal environment (1–2 years preferred)
• Experience preparing legal documents, reports, and correspondence
• Experience maintaining case files, records, and documentation with a high level of accuracy
• Experience researching statutes, ordinances, policies, and procedures
• Experience responding to public inquiries and requests in a professional manner
• Experience managing or supporting records retention and records management programs
• Experience processing or coordinating public records requests
• Strong computer skills, including document management systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience Preferences

• Experience working in a government or County Attorney’s Office environment
• Familiarity with public records laws and records retention schedules
• Experience coordinating with state agencies or regulatory bodies
• Experience developing or delivering staff training
• Certified Records Manager (CRM) designation or ability to obtain within two (2) years

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed
• Ability to perform tasks involving bending, kneeling, and reaching
• Ability to work in an office environment

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field

Education Preferences

• Degree in Legal Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field

Training Schedule:

• TBD

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday; standard business hours with occasional meetings or extended hours as needed

Dress Code:

• Business professional or business casual

Benefits:

• TBD

Additional Information:

Drug screening, background, and reference checks are performed if required. Valid identification and reliable transportation are required. We are an E-Verify employer. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Our employees are authorized to work in the United States.

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