PARALEGAL SPECIALIST I - 41000943

State of Florida • Tampa, FL

389d • $49,000 - $49,000

About The Position

The Paralegal Specialist I position at the Office of the Attorney General is a full-time role within the Consumer Protection Division in Tampa, Florida. This highly responsible position requires the individual to work independently with limited supervision, providing essential paralegal support to attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment. The role demands strong organizational, communication, legal research, document drafting, and multitasking skills, along with a solid understanding of court procedures and rules.

Requirements

• Completion of a two-year accredited training program to become a legal assistant, paralegal, or legal paraprofessional; OR
• A degree or certificate in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies, or criminal justice; OR
• Law school degree from a U.S. law school or approved foreign law school; OR
• Four years of experience performing the duties of a paralegal or legal assistant.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal certification or graduation from an accredited paralegal training program OR currently enrolled paralegal students who have completed at least 50% of the course credits.
• Experience e-filing and e-serving court documents.
• Experience doing legal research and checking case cites.
• Experience drafting and formatting pleadings and other documents for court filings.
• Experience with eDiscovery review and case management.
• Experience supporting civil litigation cases.
• Recent experience preparing attorneys for hearings and/or trials.
• 3 or more years of recent paralegal or legal assisting experience in a law firm or legal department.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, select, compile, and summarize information on legal materials for internal use.
• Conduct online legal research using commercially available research applications.
• Conduct factual research to assist with pending cases or investigations.
• Draft legal documents, including discovery requests, witness lists, and exhibit lists.
• Prepare exhibits for hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Conduct document review and organize documents for attorney review.
• Coordinate service of process and subpoenas.
• Summarize deposition and trial transcripts.
• Examine and analyze briefs, petitions, complaints, and evidence of alleged violations of laws or regulations.
• Assist with preparation of cross-designation documentation for attorney appearances.
• Attend court proceedings and trials with attorneys and provide assistance as needed.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed