PARALEGAL SPECIALIST OPS - 60912011

State of Florida • Port Orange, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is work assisting lawyers in the Children’s Legal Services program by preparing legal documents, scheduling court events, filing and serving legal documents, and preparing discovery. The work is challenging but incredibly rewarding. We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to work in our Children's Legal Services Division, a premier statewide law firm. This is an excellent opportunity to work among an elite group of dedicated legal child advocates to ensure justice for the children of Florida.

Requirements

• Completion of a 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 allied legal services; or
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in allied legal services; or
• Two years of experience involving paralegal work; or
• Two years of experience in legal secretarial work
• Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak/read/write Spanish/Creole/French or other foreign language may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency need at time of interview

Responsibilities

• Preparing legal documents
• Coordinating service of process
• Maintaining case files
• Maintaining court calendars
• Maintaining litigation timetables
• Filing pleadings and other legal documents with the clerk of court
• Performing legal research for attorneys, subject to supervision
• Coordinating inter-agency and intra-agency legal functions
• Performing notary functions
• Attending hearings to assist counsel
• Assisting witnesses with court proceedings
• Entering data timely and accurately into statewide databases

Benefits

• The state of Florida is an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
• Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
• Veterans' preference will be given to eligible veterans and their spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes.
• The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level