Paralegal Specialist I — Civil Litigation Support

Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

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)

Job description

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.