PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 9TH CIRCUIT- COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT I - 21014631
At a glance
Junior Communications role at State of Florida. Orlando · $40,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Run the front desk, welcome visitors and help clients complete check-in
- Answer incoming calls and route them to the right people
- Connect attorneys, staff and outside professionals so office communications reach the right place
- Enter information accurately to keep office records current
What you bring
- You communicate clearly with different audiences and stay professional when situations become stressful
- You handle private information discreetly and keep communications accurate
- You show up reliably and arrive on time for each workday
- You work collaboratively with attorneys, investigators and legal assistants
Who this fits
This junior communications role suits someone comfortable serving as the office’s first contact while balancing front-desk, phone and recordkeeping duties. Creole and English fluency, along with prior experience, are preferred.
From the employer
Requisition No: 886075
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 9TH CIRCUIT- COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT I - 21014631
Pay Plan: Public Defndrs JAC
Position Number: 21014631
Salary: $40,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 04/19/2027
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Public Defenders Office - Communications Assistant
Ninth Circuit – Orange County
Job Description Overview:
The Communications Assistant/Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for the office and plays a key role in managing both internal and external communications. Primary responsibilities include staffing the front desk, answering and directing phone calls, assisting with client and visitor check-in, and coordinating communication between attorneys, staff, and outside professionals. The position also requires accurate and consistent data entry to maintain up-to-date records. As the first face of the office, the Communications Assistant/Receptionist represents the organization with professionalism and courtesy.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Fluency in Creole and English is preferred.
- Experience preferred.
- Demonstrated reliability and punctuality, with the ability to maintain consistent attendance and arrive on time each workday.
- Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively to various audiences.
- Ability to respond quickly and professionally in high-pressure situations.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ensuring accuracy and consistency in all communications.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team comprised of attorneys, investigators and legal assistants.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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