Assistant Regional Counsel: Criminal & Civil (2nd Region)

My Florida CFO; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Justice Administrative Commission in Florida seeks an experienced Assistant Regional Counsel to provide efficient and professional representation to clients within the circuit. The role requires active Florida Bar admission and involves researching cases, advising on plea options, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Responsibilities include collaborating with investigators, staff, and experts, handling emergency assignments, and attending trainings.

Qualifications

• Must be member in Good Standing of the Florida Bar.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and staff.
• Use correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Exhibit sound judgment and good listening skills.
• Plan and prepare reports, correspondence, and charts in a variety of formats.
• Use personal computer and general office equipment.
• Be extremely organized, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Travel to various locations throughout the circuit for assignments and training.
• Effectively utilize Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly efficient and professional representation to our clients.
• Accepting, researching, and preparing each case efficiently and expeditiously.
• Advising and counseling each client regarding plea offers, client’s rights and options, strategies, sentencing, appellate rights, etc.
• Establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with each client, family, witness, and court personnel.
• Maintaining open lines of communications with clients and their families, witnesses, and court personnel.
• Involving investigators, interns and other support staff appropriately.
• Seeking assistance from experts appropriate to the case.
• Demonstrating maturity and a professional demeanor at all times.
• Exercising sound judgment to achieve desired results.
• Handling emergency assignments when needed.
• Attending and participating in training seminars, division meetings, and staffing sessions.
• Abide by all Regional Counsel policies and procedures outlined in manual including but not limited to attendance, punctuality and professional dress code.
• Performing other related work as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional writing

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The Justice Administrative Commission in Florida seeks an experienced Assistant Regional Counsel to provide efficient and professional representation to clients within the circuit. The role requires active Florida Bar admission and involves researching cases, advising on plea options, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Responsibilities include collaborating with investigators, staff, and experts, handling emergency assignments, and attending trainings.