ISSUED:

09/21/2026

CLOSES:

10/30/2026

Position:

LEGAL SECRETARY - LITIGATION

Salary:

$24.08 to $40.65 Per Hour, negotiable depending on qualifications

Division:

Martinez Workgroup Department:

County Attorney Department:

County Attorney Division:

Martinez Workgroup Hours:

8:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., Monday -

Friday Other:

Must pass a written general clerical exam

THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION.

Use the Job ID based on the Position Location as follows Location Job

ID 300 N.

Dixie Highway, WPB 36284 Highly responsible secretarial and administrative work in the office of the County Attorney - Litigation. Performs a wide range of secretarial, clerical, and administrative duties. Work requires familiarity with legal terminology, format, forms, Florida civil procedure, and court rules. Assists one or more Attorneys in drafting, proofreading, and dispatching letters and other documents. Assists in preparing and filing court documents and legal instruments and prepares documents for Attorneys' signature. Maintains Attorneys' appointment calendars, tracks deadlines, and organizes and maintains electronic case files within a comprehensive case management system. Coordinates scheduling, including depositions, hearings, and meetings. Assembles information for Attorneys' use. May gather information through research of court documents, records, hearings, and minutes of meetings. Performs related work as required. Operates computer, MS Word software, Outlook, scanner, printer, copier, telephone, and calculator. Must have a diligent work ethic, good interpersonal skills, and be a team player.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess the following: Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of three (3) years of legal secretary experience, which includes two (2) years in litigation for the litigation section.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include: Experience working as a Secretary for senior management, executive personnel, or a law office firm, Experience scheduling meetings, Experience using Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/Power Point, and Legal experience.

CREATE USER PROFILE

in PBC Online Application System at www.pbcgov.jobs. PC Kiosks are available to create User Profiles during business hours, at PBC Human Resources, 100 Australian Avenue, WPB, FL 33406. Submit PDF/printout of Profile or resume directly to : Maureen Martinez, Chief Assistant County Attorney 300 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 359 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Email to: COATTYemail@pbc.gov

BENEFITS

Palm Beach County offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees: Health, dental, vision, life, and disability Insurance Generous leave benefits: Vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays annually Florida Retirement System (FRS): Choice of Pension Plan or Investment Plan 457(b) deferred compensation program Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Eligible public service employment may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness Paid parental leave Tuition reimbursement program Additional benefits and employee perks All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane. In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).