Attorney OR Senior Attorney - Lawyer Regulation Headquarters

The Florida Bar • Tallahassee, FL

18h • $79,822 - $87,805 • Onsite

About The Position

This position may be filled at either the Attorney or Senior Attorney level.

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

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate and a Florida Bar Member in Good Standing.
• Attorney: One (1) year of legal experience as an attorney.
• Senior Attorney: Three (3) years legal experience as an attorney.
• Knowledge of The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar
• Knowledge of Bar disciplinary procedures
• Knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure
• Knowledge of Legal terminology and the judicial process
• Skilled in Case management
• Skilled in Preparation of pleadings
• Skilled in Conducting discovery
• Skilled in Directing, coordinating, and conducting investigation
• Skilled in Developing trial strategy
• Skilled in Legal and analytical communication, both oral and written
• Skilled in Using MS Word
• Skilled in Conducting internet research
• Ability to Think logically and solve problems effectively
• Ability to Interpret policies and procedures
• Ability to Function independently, responsibly, and with initiative
• Ability to Organize and prioritize work
• Ability to Work collegially with other professionals and as part of a team
• Ability to Operate well under pressure and tactfully manage difficult situations
• Ability to Provide appropriate advice on legal issues and procedures
• Ability to Travel
• Ability to Manage a case load
• Ability to Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to Use discretion and independent judgment
• Ability to left 5 to 10 lbs
• Ability to sit for long periods of time

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.
• Provides counsel and advice to grievance committees with respect to the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar and prepares written reports explaining all committee decisions.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees