STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- PARALEGAL SPECIALIST I - 21000707
About The Position
This position works as part of a legal support team handling administrative and legal support responsibilities. It is a full-time, highly responsible position that requires the individual to work independently with limited supervision. Strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), and the ability to multitask effectively are essential. This position operates in a fast-paced environment and assists a team of attorneys and investigators. The ideal candidate will have strong spelling and grammar, proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, and either paralegal education or training, or experience working in a legal environment in a support role.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalency
- Two (2) years of secretarial/clerical experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of experience working in a law firm, courthouse, or legal department in a legal support role.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes, selects, compiles, and summarizes information on statutes, legal decisions, opinions, rulings, memoranda, or other legal material for internal use
- Examines and analyzes complaints and evidence of alleged or suspected violations of laws or regulations in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, rules, precedents, or policies
- Examines legal instruments or other documents to assure completeness of information and conformance to pertinent laws, rules, regulations, precedents, or office requirements
- Schedules and attends Circuit Court hearings for the purpose of evaluating financial status and determining ability to pay support monies
- Undertakes direct negotiations with defendants to sign voluntary consent agreements
- Interviews and takes sworn affidavits from citizens or policy officers and recommends possible course of action to superiors
- Assists in case preparation for civil litigation, criminal law proceedings or agency hearings
- Assist in selecting, assembling, and summarizing information on legal instruments and specific legal subjects
- Conducts legal research as directed
- Performs related work as required
- Performs all duties in a shortened time sensitive setting.
- Perform all duties as required.
- Incumbents in this position may be required to lift files (up to 25 lbs.)
Benefits
- Health insurance (over 80% employer paid)
- Basic life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
- Medical, Dental, Vision and supplemental insurance options
- Choice of FRS Pension Plan or FRS Investment Plan
- 104 paid annual leave hours accrued each calendar year
- 104 paid sick leave hours accrued each calendar year
- Thirteen paid holidays per year
- One personal holiday per year
- Tuition waiver program within the state of Florida university and community college systems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
