Paralegal - Litigation & Research Specialist (Tallahassee)

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

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.