Qualities of a Good Paralegal:
A paralegal in the State Attorney's Office is responsible for performing routine paralegal assignments in support of the attorneys. A successful paralegal knows what needs to be done and does it before being asked. A paralegal in the State Attorney's Office must have organizational, computer, and analytical skills, and display objectivity, commitment, responsibility and reliability.
Duties Include:
- Legal research, including compiling, analyzing, and summarizing legal opinions and other legal material;
- Examining legal instruments or other documents to insure completeness and accuracy, as well as conformance to applicable laws, rules, precedents and office requirements;
- Assisting in case preparation for criminal law proceedings or agency hearings;
- Directly interacting with victims and witnesses of crimes throughout the course of cases;
- Interviewing and taking sworn affidavits from citizens or police officers and recommending possible course of action to superiors (in certain areas of the office).
Minimum Training and Experience:
Graduation from a two year program of study in paralegal studies or a four year degree from an accredited college or university.
If you are interested in a paralegal career with the State Attorney's Office, please complete the application provided below and send it, along with your resume, to:
State Attorney's Office
Attn: Human Resources
330 East Bay Street, Room 508
Duval County Courthouse
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
The application is provided in the Adobe PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download this file. Click here for a FREE download of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Download the State Attorney's Office Employment Application by clicking here. After downloading, you must print the application and complete it using a pen or typewriter. This form cannot be filled out on your computer and may not be submitted via e-mail.