LAW CLERK - 72970007 1

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Florida's Division of Administrative Hearings seeks an OPS part-time professional in the Office of Judges of Compensation Claims in Tallahassee to assist with legal research and to review and draft proposed orders and settlements aimed at timely conclusions of workers' compensation claims.

You will review statutory authority for orders, communicate with the Judge professionally, and support the Judges with research and careful analysis of settlements and orders.

Qualifications

• Must be a first, second, or third year law student.

Responsibilities

• Assist Judges of Compensation Claims with legal research.
• Review and draft proposed orders and settlements.
• Communicate with the Judge regarding proposed orders and reasons for approval or denial.
• Review authority for granting or denying orders.
• Complete special projects upholding agency values.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Law student (1L–3L year)

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website.

Agency: Division of Administrative Hearings

This advertisement is for an OPS part-time position located in the Office of Judges of Compensation Claims in Tallahassee, FL.

Salary: $18.00 hourly

DESCRIPTION:

This position contributes directly to the unit and agency mission by assisting Judges of Compensation Claims in timely concluding workers compensation claims by providing legal research and reviewing and drafting proposed orders and settlements.

• Reviews statutory authority for granting or denying proposed orders.
• Communicates with the Judge of Compensation claims professionally and timely related to proposed orders and reasons for approval or denial.
• Assists Judge of Compensation Claims with legal research upon request.
• Meticulously examines proposed settlements and orders submitted in workers compensation claims for accuracy and gives recommendation for approval or denial to assigned Judge of Compensation Claims.
• Completes special projects when assigned and demonstrates DOAH’s fundamental values of fairness, cooperation, respect, commitment, excellence, honesty and teamwork.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of computer navigation;
• Ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; and
• Ability to organize work and effectively manage one’s time.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a first, second, or third year law student.

HIRING PROCESS:

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application.

You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, or interviews and you may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration.

BACKGROUND:

Successful completion of Level 2 background screening is required for all positions with the Division of Administrative Hearings.

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.

Location

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312

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.