PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - 60009470

State of Florida • Macclenny, FL

1d • $36,000 - $40,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Paralegal Specialist
Department of Children and Families
7487 S State Road 121, Macclenny, FL 32063
Open Competitive
Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

What you will do:

Perform notary duties.

Requests Court information and court notes from staff/Discharge Coordinators prior to hearings.

Must maintain the RTC list.
Documents the people on the discharge list and those with flags in chart.
Habeas packets to attorney for Response to Court.
Notice of Hearings sent to Units to be distributed.
Timely updates to units regarding the need for patients for court and their charts.
Receives and reviews all 95-3 forms. Forms are reviewed, prioritized and processed within 3 days of receipt. Addresses issues of competence Prepares documents for treatment and/or Guardian Advocate appointment. Documents are correct with no substantive errors and no more than 2 non-substantive typos. Schedules and coordinates hearings with fewer than two errors in the calendar year. Files documents with Clerk of Court providing sufficient notice of hearing dates. Prepares and processes all hearings. Informs the appropriate personnel of docket, hearing dates and times with fewer than 3 complaints for each hearing. Coordinates witness attendance and acts as liaison with court, attorney, staff and families with fewer than 3 complaints for each hearing. Maintains case legal files and court calendars. Keeps case legal files neat and orderly with no cross-filings between patient files. Keeps all court dates calendared with no errors. Notifies interested persons of court dates with at least 5 days notice, whenever information received with sufficeint lead times. Prepares necessary paperwork for medical procedures for patients.
Liaison for forensic patients. Tracks forensic patients with fewer than 3 errors. Prepares necessary correspondence with the court regarding forensic patients. Attends and takes notes at Adminstrative Review Committee meetings regarding forensic patients. Liase with members of the General Counsel's Office, SAMH Office, Judicial Offices, Regional SAMH Offices, Community Liaisons, general public, family members and individuals that we serve. Redirects issues as appropriate.
Prepares answers for Garnishment actions. Tracks Personnel Actions, assists with PERC, ADA, Unemployment and EEO claims.
Fill in for attorney where schedule does not permit the attorney's attendance. Has included treatment teams, Morning meetings, Return to Court Teleconference Calls, etc. Acts as ears and eyes, collecting and disseminating information. Convey outstanding issues back to attorney.
Maintains attorneys’ calendar accurately.
Maintains a working knowledge of the mission, vision, values, long-term objectives, annual business objectives, organizational structure and NEFSH operating procedures to include administrative objectives. Treats customers, public and staff with courtesy, respect, dignity and presents a positive image to ensure optimum customer satisfaction.
Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform notary duties.
• Requests Court information and court notes from staff/Discharge Coordinators prior to hearings.
• Maintain the RTC list.
• Document the people on the discharge list and those with flags in chart.
• Send Habeas packets to attorney for Response to Court.
• Send Notice of Hearings to Units to be distributed.
• Provide timely updates to units regarding the need for patients for court and their charts.
• Receive and review all 95-3 forms.
• Prepare documents for treatment and/or Guardian Advocate appointment.
• Schedule and coordinate hearings.
• File documents with Clerk of Court providing sufficient notice of hearing dates.
• Prepare and process all hearings.
• Inform the appropriate personnel of docket, hearing dates and times.
• Coordinate witness attendance and acts as liaison with court, attorney, staff and families.
• Maintain case legal files and court calendars.
• Prepare necessary paperwork for medical procedures for patients.
• Act as Liaison for forensic patients.
• Liase with members of the General Counsel's Office, SAMH Office, Judicial Offices, Regional SAMH Offices, Community Liaisons, general public, family members and individuals that we serve.
• Prepare answers for Garnishment actions.
• Track Personnel Actions, assists with PERC, ADA, Unemployment and EEO claims.
• Fill in for attorney where schedule does not permit the attorney's attendance.
• Maintain attorneys’ calendar accurately.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the mission, vision, values, long-term objectives, annual business objectives, organizational structure and NEFSH operating procedures to include administrative objectives.
• Treat customers, public and staff with courtesy, respect, dignity and presents a positive image to ensure optimum customer satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• No state income tax for residents of Florida;
• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;

What This Job Offers

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