Paralegal

The Florida Bar; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Bar in Tallahassee, Florida is seeking a paralegal/legal assistant to provide essential support to Bar counsel. The position requires completion of an accredited paralegal/legal course (JD may substitute) and four years of related experience.

Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. The role involves pleading preparation, legal research, investigations, trial prep, and monthly memoranda, among other duties.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited paralegal/legal course of study (proof required at interview). Juris Doctorate will substitute for this education.
• Four (4) years of paralegal/legal assistant experience or certified as a Florida Registered Paralegal or Certified Legal Assistant or Juris Doctorate.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

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.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

People skills

MS Word

Education

Paralegal/Legal course or JD substitution

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Minimum starting salary $54,519.76 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).

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

- 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, and key/work frequently on a computer

- Lift 5 to 10 lbs

- Preform 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.