PARALEGAL SPECIALIST I - 41000454

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal Specialist I works in the Office of the Attorney General’s General Civil Litigation Corrections unit in Tallahassee, Florida. The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States. This position supports civil litigation and related casework; specific assignments may vary according to the work of the assigned unit.

The role involves legal and factual research, analysis and organization of case materials, preparation of legal documents and exhibits, and assistance to attorneys with litigation and court proceedings. The position pays $49,980.32 annually. It is an anticipated vacancy.

Requirements

• Four years of experience performing the duties of a paralegal or legal assistant; or completion of a two-year accredited legal assistant, paralegal, legal paraprofessional, or lawyer’s/attorney’s assistant training program and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies, or criminal justice; or a U.S. law school degree (a degree from a law school outside the United States may be accepted with management approval).
• Applicants must complete the application profile and provide verifiable employment, education, training, skills, and experience information, including explanations for employment gaps.
• Applicants must respond to qualifying questions with answers verifiable through their application and/or resume.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
• The position requires a favorable criminal background investigation, including fingerprinting; employees are subject to applicable drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, select, compile, and summarize statutes, financial records, legal decisions, opinions, memoranda, and other legal materials for internal use.
• Conduct online legal research using commercially available research applications and conduct factual research for pending cases or investigations.
• Draft legal documents, including federal habeas procedural histories, discovery requests, witness lists, and exhibit lists.
• Prepare exhibits for hearings, depositions, and trials; review and organize documents and exhibits for attorneys.
• Coordinate service of process and subpoenas.
• Summarize deposition and trial transcripts.
• Examine and analyze briefs, petitions, complaints, and evidence of alleged or suspected legal or regulatory violations in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Examine legal instruments and other documents for completeness and conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, precedents, and office requirements.
• Assist with preparation of cross-designation documentation for attorney appearances.
• Assist with case preparation for civil litigation, criminal proceedings, or agency hearings.
• Attend court proceedings and trials with attorneys and provide assistance as needed.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
• State group insurance options, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed