PARALEGAL SPECIALIST OPS - 60934456

State of Florida•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

This is work assisting lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. Incumbents conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action. Drafts legal documents for assigned cases including pleadings, motions, notice of filings, subpoenas and other necessary documents needed to ensure child safety, permanency, and well-being. Assists in the prosecution of cases with duties including (but not limited to): Scheduling and file preparation for initial or permanency staffing; coordination and scheduling of case planning conferences or mediation; arranging for diligent search; service of process or publication; coordination and setting of dispositions and obtaining transcripts when requested; preparation of subpoenas for trial and duces tecum; enters or checks entries in appropriate information system(s) for accuracy and compliance with AFCARS and CLS requirements; handles local CLS responsibilities on appeals. Maintains one or more calendars for scheduling and tracking legal events including arraignments, advisory hearings, dispositions, trials, case plans (approval/expirations/updates) and Judicial Reviews that are scheduled with the court. Coordinates with all parties and documents in appropriate information system (s). Responsible for all data entry into appropriate information system (s) for assigned cases. Files legal documents appropriately (electronic or hard copy) and timely with court. Prepares a timely and professional draft response to an initial demand for discovery. Duties include tracking the demand due dates and coordinating the gathering of material such as narratives; investigation summaries; medical records and witness lists. Redacts discovery documents when necessary. Tracks court orders and documents in appropriate information system(s) when a draft order is due to the court, enters when the draft was submitted and documents when the order was entered by the court. Opens, Maintains and Closes the physical CLS case file. This includes following all local office procedures for organization, filing and storage of the case file. Monitor or assist with monitoring the reports from the appropriate information system(s) and ensures the assigned attorney is notified of any issues. 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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 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.

Requirements

Assisting lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents.
Conducting research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
Drafting legal documents for assigned cases including pleadings, motions, notice of filings, subpoenas and other necessary documents needed to ensure child safety, permanency, and well-being.
Assisting in the prosecution of cases with duties including scheduling and file preparation for initial or permanency staffing; coordination and scheduling of case planning conferences or mediation; arranging for diligent search; service of process or publication; coordination and setting of dispositions and obtaining transcripts when requested; preparation of subpoenas for trial and duces tecum.
Entering or checking entries in appropriate information system(s) for accuracy and compliance with AFCARS and CLS requirements.
Handling local CLS responsibilities on appeals.
Maintaining one or more calendars for scheduling and tracking legal events including arraignments, advisory hearings, dispositions, trials, case plans (approval/expirations/updates) and Judicial Reviews that are scheduled with the court.
Coordinating with all parties and documents in appropriate information system(s).
Responsible for all data entry into appropriate information system(s) for assigned cases.
Filing legal documents appropriately (electronic or hard copy) and timely with court.
Preparing a timely and professional draft response to an initial demand for discovery.
Tracking demand due dates and coordinating the gathering of material such as narratives; investigation summaries; medical records and witness lists.
Redacting discovery documents when necessary.
Tracking court orders and documents in appropriate information system(s) when a draft order is due to the court, entering when the draft was submitted and documenting when the order was entered by the court.
Opening, Maintaining and Closing the physical CLS case file, following all local office procedures for organization, filing and storage of the case file.
Monitoring or assisting with monitoring the reports from the appropriate information system(s) and ensuring the assigned attorney is notified of any issues.
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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

Responsibilities

Research legal precedent, investigate facts, or prepare legal documents.
Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
Draft legal documents for assigned cases including pleadings, motions, notice of filings, subpoenas and other necessary documents needed to ensure child safety, permanency, and well-being.
Assist in the prosecution of cases with duties including scheduling and file preparation for initial or permanency staffing; coordination and scheduling of case planning conferences or mediation; arranging for diligent search; service of process or publication; coordination and setting of dispositions and obtaining transcripts when requested; preparation of subpoenas for trial and duces tecum.
Enter or check entries in appropriate information system(s) for accuracy and compliance with AFCARS and CLS requirements.
Handle local CLS responsibilities on appeals.
Maintain one or more calendars for scheduling and tracking legal events including arraignments, advisory hearings, dispositions, trials, case plans (approval/expirations/updates) and Judicial Reviews that are scheduled with the court.
Coordinate with all parties and documents in appropriate information system(s).
Responsible for all data entry into appropriate information system(s) for assigned cases.
File legal documents appropriately (electronic or hard copy) and timely with court.
Prepare a timely and professional draft response to an initial demand for discovery.
Track demand due dates and coordinate the gathering of material such as narratives; investigation summaries; medical records and witness lists.
Redact discovery documents when necessary.
Track court orders and documents in appropriate information system(s) when a draft order is due to the court, enter when the draft was submitted and document when the order was entered by the court.
Open, Maintain and Close the physical CLS case file, following all local office procedures for organization, filing and storage of the case file.
Monitor or assist with monitoring the reports from the appropriate information system(s) and ensure the assigned attorney is notified of any issues.