PARALEGAL SPECIALIST I - 41000454

State of Florida; Florida; Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Office of the Attorney General in Florida is seeking a Paralegal Specialist I for the General Civil Litigation Corrections unit in Tallahassee. The role supports case management, legal research, document preparation, and coordination of service of process with attorneys.

Qualifications include a paralegal training program or BA/BS in legal fields, or a law degree, with substantive experience. OAG offers state benefits and a stable public-service environment.

Qualifikationen

• Four (4) years of experience performing the duties of a paralegal or legal assistant.
• Completion of a two-year accredited training program to become a paralegal, a legal assistant or related role and two years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.
• A bachelor's degree in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies, or criminal justice.
• Law school degree from a law school in the United States, or, with management approval, from a law school outside the United States.

Aufgaben

• Analyze, compile, and summarize information on statutes, financial records, legal decisions, memoranda, or other legal material for internal use.
• Conduct online legal research using available research applications.
• Draft legal documents including federal habeas procedural histories, discovery requests, witness lists and exhibit lists.
• Prepare exhibits for hearings, depositions and trials.
• Organize documents and exhibits for review by attorneys.
• Coordinate service of process and subpoenas.
• Summarize deposition and trial transcripts.
• Examine briefs, petitions, complaints and evidence for compliance with laws and office requirements.
• Assist with preparation of cross-designation documentation for attorney appearances.
• Assist in case preparation for civil litigation, criminal law proceedings or agency hearings.
• Attend court proceedings and trials with attorneys and provide assistance as needed.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Ausbildung

Two-year accredited paralegal training program

Bachelor's degree in legal technology/administration/legal studies/criminal justice

Law degree (US or approved foreign law school)

Jobbeschreibung

Our Organization and Mission:

The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Position Summary:

This Paralegal Specialist I position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the General Civil Litigation Corrections unit in Tallahassee, Florida.

Pay:

$49,980.32 Annually

Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of experience performing the duties of a paralegal or legal assistant; or
• Completion of a two-year accredited training program to become a legal assistant, a paralegal, a legal paraprofessional or a lawyer's or attorney's assistant and two (2) years of experience performing the duties of a paralegal or legal assistant; or
• A bachelor's degree in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies, or criminal justice; or
• Law school degree from a law school in the United States, or upon management approval, from a law school outside the United States;

The Work You Will Do:

The responsibilities of this position are included, but are not limited to the following:

Case Management:

• Analyze, select, compile, and summarize information on statutes, financial records, legal decisions, legal opinions, memoranda, or other legal material for internal use.
• Conduct online legal research using commercially available research applications.
• Conduct factual research to assist with pending cases or investigations.
• Draft legal documents, including federal habeas procedural histories, discovery requests, witness lists and exhibit lists.
• Prepare exhibits for hearings, depositions and trials.
• Organize documents and exhibits for review by attorneys.
• Coordinate service of process and subpoenas.
• Summarize deposition and trial transcripts.
• Examine and analyze briefs, petitions, complaints and evidence of alleged or suspected violations of laws or regulations in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, rules, precedents or policies.Examine legal instruments or other documents to assure completeness of information and conformance to pertinent laws, rules, regulations, precedents, or office requirements.
• Assist with preparation of cross-designation documentation for attorney appearances.
• Assist in case preparation for civil litigation, criminal law proceedings or agency hearings.
• Attend court proceedings and trials with attorneys and provide assistance as needed.
• Conduct legal research as directed.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Specific task assignments will be related to the examples listed above and may vary based on the tasks applicable to the assigned Unit.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidaysand onePersonal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please clickwww.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers.
• And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visitwww.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise.
• Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.
• OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, F.S.

NOTE:

• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise.
• Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.
• OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, F.S.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:

All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

E-VERIFY STATEMENT:

The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (e-verify).E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT:

The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at 877-562-7287. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

REMINDERS:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: https: //www.sss.gov. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the requiredwaiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may haveto repay all benefits you have received, including any DeferredRetirement Option Program (DROP) payout.

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 an 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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

ALACHUA, FL, US, 32315

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

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.