68900330 - OPS SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No state income tax

Insurance options

401(a) VALIC plan

457b plan

Job summary

The State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration, Office of the General Counsel, seeks a Paralegal/Senior Legal Assistant. This OPS temporary role features an hourly rate of $30.00–$33.00 commensurate with experience, with a standard schedule of Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Responsibilities include document discovery, drafting pleadings, case management, and supporting active litigation in a collaborative environment. Contact Mary Clemmons-Haire for inquiries.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal terminology, laws, and procedures.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews and research information.

Responsibilities

• Support active litigation through document discovery and organization.
• Draft pleadings and related legal documents.
• Manage case files and assist in case management tasks.

Skills

Document discovery

Drafting pleadings

Case management

Legal writing

Organizational skills

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

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Requisition No:883914

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68900330 - OPS SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT

Hourly Rate: $30.00 - $33.00 (commensurate with experience)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Office of the General Counsel for the Agency for Health Care Administration is seeking a highly skilled Paralegal/Senior Legal Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be capable of working with limited supervision and have strong experience in:

• Document discovery and organization
• Drafting pleadings and related legal documents
• Case management and support for active litigation

This position offers a professional and collaborative work environment supporting the agency’s mission and legal operations.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.

• No state income tax for residents of Florida;
• State Group Insurance coverage options (must meet eligibility requirements), including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• 401 (a) FICA Alternative Plan administered through VALIC (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan);
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)

OPS employment is a temporary employer/employee relationship used for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks.

OPS employees are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment, and terminations at the pleasure of the agency head or designee.

OPS employees do not serve probationary periods or become permanent in their positions because they serve at the pleasure of the agency head.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of legal terminology, laws, and legal procedures; ability to conduct fact-finding interviews; ability to comprehend, interpret, and research information, legal documents, and references; ability to record information accurately and produce clear legal writing; ability to maintain organized files; ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; ability to communicate effectively; and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

One year experience as a Paralegal or Senior Legal Assistant.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT:

MARY CLEMMONS-HAIRE 850-412-3673

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.