Course Approval Specialist

The Florida Bar • Tallahassee, FL

3d • $0 - $35,465 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of administrative duties related to the Legal Specialization and Education (LSE) Department's programs. Reviews, evaluates, and assigns credit to courses/programs. Advises bar members on delinquency and reinstatement rules and procedures. Corresponds with CLE providers concerning the accreditation process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (proof of degree required at interview).
• One (1) year administrative experience is highly preferred.
• Administrative experience may substitute for the degree on a year for year basis.
• Knowledge of professional office policies and procedures
• Knowledge of administrative principles and procedures
• Knowledge of public relations techniques
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat
• Skilled in professional telephone etiquette
• Skilled in active listening
• Skilled in proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Skilled in MS Windows
• Skilled in MS Word
• Skilled in MS Excel
• Skilled in AS400 or similar database
• Skilled in typing
• Skilled in data entry
• Skilled in proofreading
• Skilled in managing details
• Ability to analyze and apply rules, policies, and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both oral and written
• Ability to compose and communicate complex information with accuracy and grammatical precision
• Ability to prioritize work and coordinate multifaceted projects within set deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate self-motivation and direction
• Ability to operate well under pressure
• Ability to demonstrate initiative in group projects and operate well in a team atmosphere
• Ability to tactfully manage difficult situations using sound judgment and discretion
• Ability to consistently provide an excellent service-oriented attitude
• Ability to think logically
• Ability to effectively problem solve
• Ability to learn The Rules Regulating TFB pertaining to LSE programs
• Ability to sit for long periods of time, hear and converse over the telephone, and key/work frequently on a computer.
• Ability to lift 5 to 10 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, evaluates, and assigns continuing legal education credit to programs and other educational activities, ensuring the activity has met the guidelines and is an academic experience having significant intellectual or practical content designed to increase or maintain the attorney's professional competence as a lawyer, constituting an organized program of learning dealing with matters directly related to the required subject matter, and have high quality written prepared materials for the attendees.
• Communicates information concerning accreditation rules, policies, forms and procedures.
• Coordinates administration of the Continuing Legal Education Requirements (CLER) and the Basic Skills Course Requirements (BSCR), including member notification of delinquencies and reinstatement rules and processes for noncompliance.
• Communicates information concerning membership options and program rules and policies.
• Verifies and processes CLER reporting affidavits, BSCR deferrals, and extension requests.
• Advises IT department regarding programming needs and system changes; enters computer data of credit hour assignments and member compliance with CLER and BSCR programs; participates in phone queue when needed; 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: Entry Level