PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - 60065425

State of Florida • BRADENTON, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Legal Services within the Department of Children and Families is growing! 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
• A degree or certificate in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies or allied legal services
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in allied legal services
• Two years of experience involving paralegal work
• Two years of experience in legal secretarial work

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

• Affordable health insurance plans & options
• Liberal sick leave and annual leave policy
• Tuition waiver program through state colleges and universities
• 9 holidays and 1 personal day
• FRS Investment or FRS Pension plan
• Numerous pre-tax and post-tax benefit options

What This Job Offers

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