Senior Attorney

The Florida Bar; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vacation & leave

Life & disability insurance

FSAs

Job summary

The Florida Bar seeks an experienced Lawyer Regulation attorney in Florida, based in Fort Lauderdale or Miami. You will act as counsel at all investigative and trial levels for processing grievances against attorneys, including discovery, pleadings, hearings, and appellate preparation.

Required are a JD and good standing with the Florida Bar, plus at least three years of legal experience in case management, trials, and trial strategy. This is an in-office role in FL, with standard benefits.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and Florida Bar in Good Standing.
• Three years legal experience across case management, trials, pre-trial matters, and trial strategy.

Responsibilities

• Prosecutes trials and handles disciplinary proceedings as needed.
• Investigates complaints and prepares pleadings; conducts discovery and hearings.
• Prepares appellate records and provides counsel to grievance committees regarding Bar rules.
• Trains and guides grievance committees on procedures.

Skills

Case management

Pleadings & briefs

Investigation leadership

Trial strategy

Legal communication

MS Word

Research

Education

Juris Doctorate

Florida Bar in Good Standing

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Lawyer Regulation | Fort Lauderdale, FL or Miami, FL

Minimum starting salary $94,389.98 | Employees of The Florida Bar are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Legal writing sample is required with resume (must be in Word or .pdf).

Benefits Information:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Accrued vacation and sick leave, along with personal holidays and paid holidays
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care

Summary function:

Acts as counsel at all investigative and trial levels of processing grievances against attorneys.

Required minimum education:

Juris Doctorate and a Florida Bar Member in Good Standing.

Required minimum professional work experience:

Three (3) years legal experience as an attorney in (1) effective case management, (2) trials, (3) pre-trial matters, and (4) development of trial strategy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prosecutes trials. Completes all legal functions in disciplinary cases as necessary to resolve cases. This includes investigation, preparation of pleadings, conducting discovery, handling hearings and trials before Court-appointed referees, and preparing appellate records.

Prepares record for and conducts grievance committee meetings and provides counsel and advice to grievance committees with respect to the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.

Conducts investigation of complaints alleging violation of Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. Makes decisions as to whether complaints should be dismissed or forwarded to a grievance committee for appropriate action.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge:

• The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar
• Bar disciplinary procedures
• Rules of Civil Procedure
• Legal terminology and the judicial process
• Adobe Acrobat

Skills:

• Case management
• Preparation of pleadings and appellate briefs
• Directing, coordinating, and conducting investigation
• Developing trial strategy
• Legal and analytical communication, both oral and written
• Using MS Word
• Conducting internet research

Abilities:

• Think logically and solve problems effectively
• Interpret policies and procedures
• Function independently, responsibly, and with initiative
• Organize and prioritize work
• Work collegially with other professionals and as part of a team
• Operate well under pressure and tactfully manage difficult situations
• Provide appropriate advice on legal issues and procedures
• Travel
• Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Use discretion and independent judgment
• Create ADA compliant forms and documents using Adobe
• Sit for long periods of time
• Hear and converse over the telephone
• Key/work frequently on a computer
• Lift 5 to 10 lbs

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. Exempt position.

This position is in an in-office position, located in Fort Lauderdale, FL or Miami, FL and is not a remote position.