CRIMINAL CONFLICT AND CIVIL REGIONAL COUNSEL- ASSISTANT REGIONAL COUNSEL - 21014775

State of Florida•NAPLES, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

OPEN ATTORNEY POSITION FOR THE OFFICE OF CRIMINAL CONFLICT AND CIVIL REGIONAL COUNSEL. THIS APPLICANT MUST HAVE CURRENT ADMISSION TO THE FLORIDA BAR. The primary responsibility of assistant regional counsel is to provide highly efficient and professional representation to our clients.

Requirements

Current admission to the Florida Bar.
Member in Good Standing of the Florida Bar.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and staff.
Ability to use correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
Ability to exhibit sound judgment and good listening skills.
Ability to handle matters with integrity and confidentiality.
Ability to plan and prepare reports, correspondence, and charts in a variety of formats.
Ability to use personal computer and general office equipment.
Ability to be extremely organized, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain an effective filing system.
Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously including long- and short-range projects.
Ability to be flexible in work assignments and processes based upon need.
Ability to travel to various locations throughout the circuit for assignments and training.
Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, legal documents and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and transcripts.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Must be able to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must be able to evaluate problems, isolate key issues, research and develop alternative solutions.
Valid Florida Driver’s license
Valid Florida Bar license

Responsibilities

Accepting, researching, and preparing each case efficiently and expeditiously;
Advising and counseling each client regarding plea offers, client’s rights and options, strategies, sentencing, appellate rights, etc.;
Establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with each client, family, witness, and court personnel;
Maintaining open lines of communications with clients and their families, witnesses, and court personnel;
Involving investigators, interns and other support staff appropriately;
Seeking assistance from experts appropriate to the case;
Demonstrating maturity and a professional demeanor at all times;
Exercising sound judgment to achieve desired results;
Handling emergency assignments when needed;
Attending and participating in training seminars, division meetings, and staffing sessions;
Abide by all Regional Counsel policies and procedures outlined in manual including but not limited to attendance, punctuality and professional dress code.
Performing other related work as required.