Senior Attorney - Rules

The Florida Bar; Tallahassee, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

The Florida Bar in Tallahassee seeks an attorney to support court rules committees. The role requires a JD and Florida Bar membership, plus three years of legal experience and four years in writing/editing or research. Proficiency in MS Outlook and Adobe Acrobat is expected.

The position is in-office, with mandatory Word or PDF writing sample submission. Essential duties include drafting amendments, managing schedules, and maintaining committee records to ensure ADA-compliant filings and timely

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and bar admission in good standing are required.
• Legal writing sample in resume is required in Word or PDF.
• Three years' legal experience plus four years in writing, editing or research are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist chairs in preparing and submitting rule amendments to the Board of Governors.
• Coordinate scheduling of committee meetings and distribute agendas/minutes.
• Maintain records of committee business, agendas, minutes and filings.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Rulemaking process

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Minimum starting salary $87,804.63 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).

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

Summary function:Supports court rules committees.

Required minimum education:Juris Doctorate and Member of The Florida Bar in good standing.

Required minimum professional work experience:Three (3) years of legal experience as an attorney and four (4) years of experience in writing, editing, legal research or related field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists committee chairs in preparing and submitting rule amendments to the Board of Governors. Finalizes and files petitions, comments, and other pleadings with the Supreme Court, ensuring that documents are in Supreme Court style guide and ADA compliance requirements.

Coordinates scheduling of committee and subcommittee meetings. Coordinates with committee and subcommittee chairs to prepare and distribute agendas and minutes. Posts materials to committees' web pages. Attends committee and subcommittee meetings.

Maintains records of all committee business including agendas, minutes, and Supreme Court filings. Maintains docket of files in progress and assists chair and subcommittee chairs to meet deadlines. Ensures the department head is made aware of potential issues or concerns that arise with regard to the activities of the committees.

Reviews case law, legislative material, rules, and other publications to remain current on subjects covered by rules committees. Updates and reviews web pages to ensure rules posted are current.

Assists public and TFB members with questions related to rules committees.

Maintains records of member attendance at committee meetings; evaluates committee members; and advises president-elect on committee member and officer appointments.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge:

• The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar
• Rule making process and Supreme Court guidelines
• MS Outlook
• Adobe Acrobat

Skills:

• Proper English, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• MS Word and Excel

Abilities:

• Interpret policies and procedures
• Think logically and solve problems
• Create ADA compliant forms and documents using Adobe
• Organize work and determine priorities
• Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Perform editorial function
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Use discretion and independent judgment
• Work with a diverse group of people
• Pay attention to detail
• Travel
• Sit for long periods of time
• Hear and converse over the telephone
• Key/work frequently on a computer
• Lift 5 to 10 lbs.
• Travel to Florida Bar and committee meetings

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 Tallahassee, Florida and is not a remote position.

This job description is not a contract for employment and The Florida Bar reserves the right to make any necessary revisions on the job description at any time without notice.

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