Investigator/Hourly

The Florida Bar • Tampa, FL

5d • $29

About The Position

The Florida Bar’s Lawyer Regulation Dept. — Tampa branch has an opening for an hourly part-time Investigator. Ability to work independently required. Minimum starting rate: $29/hr. Position covers the following counties: Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, DeSoto, Manatee, Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, and Hendry.

Duties include:

Locate and interview witnesses pursuant to TFB's investigation and prosecution of attorney discipline matters.
Locate and review documents.
Serve subpoenas.
Prepare written memorandums of investigations for presentation to TFB counsel and grievance committees.
Testify in TFB discipline prosecutions.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge of: Investigative principles and techniques
Skilled in: Windows; MS Word; MS Excel; Internet applications & Databases.
Ability to: Manage and maintain a high level of confidentiality; Testify effectively; Occasional travel; Interpret policies and procedures; Prioritize, plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; Operate well under pressure; Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing. Familiarize yourself with Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or its equivalency).
• Prior law enforcement and/or investigative experience.
• Knowledge of: Investigative principles and techniques
• Skilled in: Windows; MS Word; MS Excel; Internet applications & Databases.
• Ability to: Manage and maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to: Testify effectively
• Ability to: Occasional travel
• Ability to: Interpret policies and procedures
• Ability to: Prioritize, plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to: Operate well under pressure
• Ability to: Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to: Familiarize yourself with Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as an expert witness
• Bilingual-English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• Locate and interview witnesses pursuant to TFB's investigation and prosecution of attorney discipline matters.
• Locate and review documents.
• Serve subpoenas.
• Prepare written memorandums of investigations for presentation to TFB counsel and grievance committees.
• Testify in TFB discipline prosecutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees