
Paralegal #4351
Lawyer Regulation | Tallahassee
Minimum starting salary $52,931.81 with an excellent benefits package including employer paid pension contribution | Employees of The Florida Bar are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
A Legal Writing Sample is required with resume (must be in Word or .pdf).
Summary function: Provides support to Bar counsel.
Required minimum education: Completion of an accredited paralegal/legal course of study (proof required at interview). Juris Doctorate will substitute for this education.
Required minimum professional work experience: Four (4) years of paralegal/legal assistant experience or certified as a Florida Registered Paralegal or Certified Legal Assistant or Juris Doctorate.
Additional Information: Trial/litigation experience and bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Pleading preparation
- Conducting legal research
- Assisting in investigations and file reviews
- Assisting in trial preparation
- Assisting in preparation and submission of public record reviews
- Assisting in special projects and preparation and submission of monthly memos
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge:
- Bar Disciplinary Procedures
- Rules of Civil Procedure
- Adobe Acrobat
Skills:
- Conducting legal and internet research
- Drafting and preparation of pleadings
- Written legal communication
- Dealing with people
- MS Word
Abilities:
- Think logically and solve problems effectively
- Carry out directions
- Organize and prioritize work
- Think and work independently and responsibly
- Tactfully manage difficult situations
- Communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing
- Interpret TFB policies and procedures
- Learn The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar
- Create ADA compliant forms and documents using Adobe
- Sit for long periods of time
- Hear and converse over the telephone
- Key/work frequently on a computer.
- Lift 5 to 10 lbs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Please notify HR, in advance, if you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the employment process.
EOE. This organization participates in E-Verify. Position is open until filled. Non-Exempt position.
This position is in an in-office position, located in Tallahassee, Florida and is not a remote position.
- $52,931.81/year