Senior Bar Counsel OR Bar Counsel - Rules

The Florida Bar; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employer-funded pension plan

Low-premium medical insurance

Paid vacation

Flexible spending accounts

Employer-paid life insurance

Job summary

The Florida Bar is looking for a Senior Bar Counsel in Tallahassee, FL. In this role, you will shape the rules governing Florida’s courts, guiding proposed amendments through the process while collaborating closely with experienced practitioners and judiciary members.

A Juris Doctor and strong legal writing skills are essential, along with three years of legal experience. The position is in-office, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing of The Florida Bar.
• Three years legal experience for Senior Bar Counsel.
• One year legal experience for Bar Counsel.
• Knowledge of the rules regulating The Florida Bar.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• File petitions and pleadings with the Supreme Court.
• Manage committees' docket and help meet deadlines.
• Coordinate committee meetings and document business.
• Monitor case law and keep rules current.
• Respond to questions from the public and Bar members.
• Maintain official record of committee business.

Skills

Legal writing

Editing

Research

MS Word

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Outlook

Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Pro

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Full time REGULAR Professional Tallahassee, FL, US

Salary Range: $79,822.39 To $87,804.63 Annually

Senior Bar Counsel – Rules

Position can also be filled as Bar Counsel

Help shape the rules that govern Florida’s courts.

The Florida Bar’s court rules committees draft and propose amendments to the rules of procedure that govern practice in Florida’s courts. As a Senior Bar Counsel - Rules, you will play a central role in that process, guiding proposed amendments from committee deliberation through the publication process, provide notice to the Board of Governors, and file the proposed amendments with the Supreme Court of Florida.

This position offers close collaboration with experienced practitioners and members of the judiciary who serve as volunteers on the committees, and specialized expertise in rulemaking and Supreme Court procedure that few attorneys develop.

Compensation and Benefits

• Senior Bar Counsel - Starting salary of $87,804.63
  • Bar Counsel – Starting salary of $79,822.39
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible. Employment with The Florida Bar qualifies toward federal student loan forgiveness.
• Employer-funded pension plan, a retirement benefit increasingly rare in today’s workforce
• Low-premium medical and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual, two personal holidays per fiscal year, and 13-14paid holidays.
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid pre-paid legal
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Plus, other benefits and perks

What You Will Do

• Finalize and file petitions, comments, and other pleadings with the Supreme Court of Florida, ensuring compliance with the Court's style guide and ADA accessibility requirements
• Manage the committees' docket of pending matters, help chairs and subcommittee chairs meet deadlines, and keep the department head informed of emerging issues
• Coordinate committee and subcommittee meetings, including agendas, minutes, and posting materials to committee web pages, and attend meetings to document the committees’ business
• Maintain the official record of committee business, including agendas, minutes, and Supreme Court filings
• Monitor case law, legislative material, and publications relevant to the committees' subject areas, and keep posted rules current
• Track committee member attendance, evaluate committee members, and advise the President-elect on committee member and officer appointments
• Respond to questions from the public and Bar members about the rules committees
• Perform other duties as assigned

Who Should Apply

• Juris Doctor and a member in good standing of The Florida Bar
• Senior Bar Counsel – Three years or more of legal experience as an attorney and four years of experience in legal writing, editing, research, or a related field.
  • Bar Counsel – At least one year of legal experience as an attorney and four years of legal writing, editing, research, or related field.
• Knowledge of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, the rulemaking process, and Supreme Court guidelines
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with close attention to grammar, style, and detail
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and exercise discretion and independent judgment
• Ability to build effective working relationships with committee leaders, practitioners, members of the judiciary, and a diverse group of colleagues

The position requires travel, extended computer and telephone work, and the ability to lift 5 to 10 lbs. Please notify Human Resources in advance if you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the employment process. The Florida Bar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. This position is an in-office position, located in Tallahassee, Florida and is not a remote position.