PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - 60074598

State of Florida • Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

This is work assisting lawyers in the Children’s Legal Services program with data entry into statewide database to insure compliance and funding on dependency cases. 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. The work is challenging and incredibly rewarding.

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; or two years of experience involving paralegal work; or two years of experience in legal secretarial work.
• Must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment.
• Must be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.

Nice To Haves

• Child Legal Services experience.

Responsibilities

• Entering data timely and accurately into statewide databases.
• Filing pleadings and other legal documents with the clerk of court.
• Drafting of pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Maintaining electronic case files
• Performs related work as required and assist with all other office duties as needed.

Benefits

• The state of Florida is an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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