Senior Bar Counsel, Lawyer Regulation – Prosecution

City of Plant City; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligibility

Pension plan

Low-premium medical and vision

Employer-paid dental insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employer-paid life and long-term)

Flexible spending accounts

Employer-paid pre-paid legal

Job summary

The Florida Bar in Tallahassee is seeking a Senior Bar Counsel to regulate the practice of law and oversee disciplinary proceedings. The role involves investigations, pleadings, discovery, hearings, and appellate records, with responsibilities at investigative and trial levels.

The position offers competitive starting salaries, PSLF eligibility, a pension, comprehensive insurance, and generous paid leave. Travel is required and the office is in Tallahassee, not remote.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and a member in good standing of The Florida Bar.
• Senior Bar Counsel - Three or more years of legal experience in effective case management, trials, pre-trials matters, and development of trial strategy.
• Bar Counsel - At least one year of legal experience in effective case management, trials, pre-trials matters, and development of trial strategy.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute trials. Complete 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.
• Prepare record for and conduct grievance committee meetings and provide counsel and advice to grievance committees with respect to the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar
• Conduct investigation of complaints alleging violation of Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. Make decisions as to whether complaints should be dismissed or forwarded to a grievance committee for appropriate action
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Case management

Oral and written communication

Legal research

Trial strategy development

Discretion and judgment

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

The Florida Bar in Tallahassee is seeking a Senior Bar Counsel to regulate the practice of law and oversee disciplinary proceedings. The role involves investigations, pleadings, discovery, hearings, and appellate records, with responsibilities at investigative and trial levels.

The position offers competitive starting salaries, PSLF eligibility, a pension, comprehensive insurance, and generous paid leave. Travel is required and the office is in Tallahassee, not remote.