PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - 43004647

State of Florida

6d • $45,000 - $52,000

About The Position

The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) is responsible for licensing, chartering, examining, and regulating depository and non-depository financial institutions and financial service companies, including state-chartered banks, credit unions, trust companies, loan originators, mortgage lenders, securities dealers, investment advisors, consumer collection agencies and money transmitters throughout the state of Florida.

Mission Statement: To protect Florida’s financial services consumers, promote a safe and sound financial marketplace, and contribute to the growth of Florida’s economy through fair, innovative, and excellent regulation of the financial services industry.

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides legal services and legal support services in all aspects of the agency’s daily operations necessary to implement the OFR's statutory and regulatory oversight.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of professional work experience is required.
• An Associate of Arts degree in Paralegal Studies and two (2) years of professional work experience; OR
• A Florida Registered or Certified Paralegal certification from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional work experience, OR
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for the required professional experience.
• Working experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, TEAMS, and Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Knowledge of law, legal terminology, and legal procedures.
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to research legal documents and legal references.
• Ability to draft legal pleadings and related documents.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews, research and prepare reports.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret information.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask work assignments.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft software (including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Teams) and Adobe Acrobat Professional.

Nice To Haves

• A Florida Registered or Certified Paralegal Certification.
• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Experience in financial securities, financial services, or financial institutions.
• Working experience with the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH), and Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 28-106, Florida Administrative Code.
• Working experience with legal terminology, legal procedure, and drafting legal documents.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Assists agency attorneys with preparing, reviewing, proofing, and editing legal documents and responsive pleadings, such as administrative complaints, deposition summaries, orders, motions, notices, memoranda, briefs, subpoenas, opinions, agreements and correspondence, discovery documents, including interrogatories, request for admissions, and request for production, filings, and service of legal documents; examines all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness of information and conformity with administrative and judicial rules, and ensures compliance with state and federal rules of court, may conduct factual investigations, prepare statistical or data compilations as needed.
• Assist attorneys with preparation for civil or administrative litigation, such as witness notification, conduct preliminary witness interviews, and preparation of trial notebooks, exhibits and visual aids in preparation for trial. Attend hearings to assist attorneys.
• Performs legal research under the supervision of the Attorney Supervisor.
• Assist the Attorney Supervisor in monitoring assignments with respect to applicable timeframes.
• The incumbent will learn and effectively utilize the Regulatory Enforcement and Licensing (REAL) System to assist attorneys with time-tracking, case tracking and documentation
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and an annual personal holiday.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Excellent health & life insurance options for individuals and/or family coverage.
• Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, vision, disability, etc.
• Tax deferred medical and Dependent Care Benefit reimbursement accounts available.
• Deferred Compensation opportunities.
• Tuition waivers to attend state universities/community colleges.
• Retirement plans and options.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

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