legal assistant.

- Answer and/or respond to a variety of callers to determine the purpose of their contact.
- Refer the caller to the proper department or the appropriate attorney.
- Advocate building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.
- Maintain calendars of appointments and meetings.
- Prepare, type, edit and proofread correspondence, reports, resolutions, ordinances, agreements, contracts, deeds, leases, pleadings, and other legal documents.
- Communicate with office attorneys, other County employees, outside agencies, and the public in general through electronic, in person and telephonic means.
- File office correspondence and records, utilizing established filing systems.
- Coordinate the proper distribution and disposition of notices, memoranda, directives and related material.
- Collect and compile information on miscellaneous projects.
- Coordinate with other County departments when appropriate to accomplish assigned tasks.
- Perform the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

Working hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate well, provide excellent customer service and positive interaction with staff/employees.

Education:
High School

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
- High school or equivalent, and two years of general office/clerical and/or customer service experience, or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
- College coursework will substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Knowledge of general office procedures, such as filing and follow-up procedures.
- Considerable knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Knowledge of business terminology.
- Knowledge of microcomputers, word processing and database programs ??? and other software applications.
- Ability to learn, understand, and follow departmental policies and procedures.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitive information.
- Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.
- Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with procedures, laws and regulations and to apply these to work situations.


Are you ready to start your next career? Please click here https://www.spherion.com/apply/75913 to apply or call 352-378-2300 to inquire about our job opportunities.
We offer Medical, Dental, 401(k) and bonuses! We pay weekly!
Spherion Gainesville, FL is a drug free workplace.

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

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At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).