Attorney OR Senior Attorney - Lawyer Regulation Headquarters

The Florida Bar; Florida; On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employer contribution pension plan

Vacation and sick leave, personal and

Employer-paid life and long-term

Flexible spending accounts for health

Job summary

The Florida Bar in Tallahassee is seeking an Attorney or Senior Attorney to act as counsel in disciplinary matters, handling investigations, pleadings, and trials. The role may be filled at either level, with PSLF eligibility noted.

Key responsibilities include prosecuting trials, advising grievance committees, and conducting investigations. Florida Bar membership in good standing is required, along with JD and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and a Florida Bar Member in Good Standing.
• One year of legal experience as an attorney for the Attorney role; three years for Senior Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Prosecutes trials. Completes all legal functions in disciplinary cases as necessary to resolve cases.
• Provides counsel and advice to grievance committees with respect to the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar and prepares written reports explaining all committee decisions.
• Conducts investigation of complaints alleging violation of Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. Makes decisions as to whether complaints should be dismissed or forwarded to a grievance committee for appropriate action.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Case management

Discovery

Trial strategy

Legal writing

Legal research

Written and oral communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate

Florida Bar Member in Good Standing

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Job Description

Attorney OR Senior Attorney

Lawyer Regulation Headquarters | Tallahassee

This position may be filled at either the Attorney or Senior Attorney level. Employees of The Florida Bar are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Salary Range

Attorney: $79,822.39

Senior Attorney: $87,804.63

Benefits Information:

The Florida Bar offers a comprehensive benefits package - while not all benefits are listed below, key highlights include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer contribution pension plan
• Accrued vacation and sick leave, along with personal holidays and paid holidays
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care

Legal Writing Sample is required with resume (must be in Word or .pdf).

Summary: Acts as counsel at all investigative and trial levels of processing grievances against attorneys.

Required minimum education: Juris Doctorate and a Florida Bar Member in Good Standing.

Required minimum professional work experience:

Attorney: One (1) year of legal experience as an attorney.

Senior Attorney: Three (3) years legal experience as an attorney.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prosecutes trials. Completes all legal functions in disciplinary cases as necessary to resolve cases. This includes investigation, preparation of pleadings, conducting discovery, handling hearings and trials before Court-appointed referees, and preparing appellate records.

Provides counsel and advice to grievance committees with respect to the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar and prepares written reports explaining all committee decisions.

Conducts investigation of complaints alleging violation of Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. Makes decisions as to whether complaints should be dismissed or forwarded to a grievance committee for appropriate action.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar
• Bar disciplinary procedures
• Rules of Civil Procedure
• Legal terminology and the judicial process

Skilled in:

• Case management
• Preparation of pleadings
• Conducting discovery
• Directing, coordinating, and conducting investigation
• Developing trial strategy
• Legal and analytical communication, both oral and written
• Using MS Word
• Conducting internet research

Ability to:

• Think logically and solve problems effectively
• Interpret policies and procedures
• Function independently, responsibly, and with initiative
• Organize and prioritize work
• Work collegially with other professionals and as part of a team
• Operate well under pressure and tactfully manage difficult situations
• Provide appropriate advice on legal issues and procedures
• Travel
• Manage a case load
• Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Use discretion and independent judgment
• Ability to left 5 to 10 lbs
• Ability to sit for long periods of time

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. Exempt position.

This position is in Tallahassee, Florida and is not a remote position.