PARALEGAL SPECIALIST III - SES - 41000610
About The Position
Our Organization and Mission: 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. Position Summary: This Paralegal Assistant III-SES position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Statewide Prosecution Unit in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This position will report directly to the General Counsel and will assist him with: Public Records Request intake, tracking & fulfillment; Extradition coordination with internal and external stakeholders, preparing necessary documentation to facilitate extraditions; Post-Conviction Motion assistance for ASPs around the State as needed; Strong legal writing skills required. A skills test may be administered and/or writing sample may be requested. Pay: $61,200.36 Annually
Requirements
- Eight (8) years of experience performing the duties of a paralegal or legal assistant; or
- Four (4) years of experience performing the duties of a paralegal or legal assistant and one of the following:
- Completion of a two-year accredited training program to become a legal assistant, a paralegal, a legal paraprofessional or a Lawyer's or Attorney's assistant; or
- A degree or certificate in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies, or criminal justice; or
- Law school degree from a law school in the United States, or upon management approval, from a law school outside the United States may be used to substitute for experience requirement.
Nice To Haves
- Preference given to candidates with Criminal Paralegal Experience.
Responsibilities
- Analyze, select, compile, and summarize information on statutes, financial records, legal decisions, legal opinions, memoranda, or other legal material 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 federal habeas procedural histories, discovery requests, witness lists and exhibit lists.
- Prepare exhibits for hearings, depositions and trials.
- Conduct document review.
- Organize documents and exhibits for review by attorneys.
- Coordinate service of process and subpoenas.
- Summarize deposition and trial transcripts.
- Examine and analyze briefs, petitions, complaints and evidence of alleged or suspected violations of laws or regulations in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, rules, precedents or policies.
- Examine legal instruments or other documents to assure completeness of information and conformance to pertinent laws, rules, regulations, precedents, or office requirements.
- Assist with preparation of cross-designation documentation for attorney appearances.
- Assist in case preparation for civil litigation, criminal law proceedings or agency hearings.
- Attend court proceedings and trials with attorneys and provide assistance as needed.
- Conduct legal research as directed.
- Prepares legal documents for out of state and international proceedings.
- Serve as the liason for communications with agencies throughout the country.
- Draft, amend, prepare, and promulgate administrative rules.
- Supervise and train other paralegals, legal assistants and support staff as needed.
- Schedule and attend court hearings.
- Perform related work as assigned.
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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
