Job Description

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Position: Legal Secretary
Duration: until 11/22/2022, with the possibility of renewal
Pay Rate: $15.23/hr
Hours: M-F (8:00am - 5:00pm)
Location: Miami Dade County Children's Courthouse, 155 NW 3rd Street, Miami, FL 33128
Description: This position is responsible for assisting the Dependency Drug Court Coordinator with gathering, organizing, and interpreting data related to DDC participants and their cases. Work is reviewed for the achievement of desired results, timeliness, and accomplishment of assigned tasks adhering to established policies and procedures. The DDC Coordinator is the immediate supervisor. This position will also work closely with the DDC Administrative Assistant.
Responsibilities:

• Review systems and participant files as needed to extract information

• Assist with the development of a spreadsheet to track the data being gathered

• Assist with the interpretation of the data in order to facilitate monitoring of the performance measures of the DDC

• Perform related work as required.

Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree with major course work in administration, public or business administration, or related fields; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of the organization, functions, responsibilities, and procedures in the area of assignment.

• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and data entry and retrieval.

• Knowledge of department rules, procedures and functions.

• Ability to make minor decisions in accordance with precedents and regulations, and to apply these to work situations

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing

Skills Required