PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - 60074585

State of Florida • Tampa, FL

11d • $37,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is work assisting lawyers in the Children’s Legal Services program by preparing legal documents, scheduling court events, filing and serving legal documents, and preparing discovery. The work is challenging but incredibly rewarding.
Location: Hillsborough County. Applicants interested in working in counties/cities other than Hillsborough County will need to apply for positions advertised for those specific areas on the People First System.
Annual Salary: $37,000.08. Internal salary appointments are determined according to DCF Salary policy.

Requirements

• Knowledge of legal terminology.
• Knowledge of law and legal procedure.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret information.
• Ability to research legal documents and legal references.
• Ability to record information accurately.
• Ability to perform legal writing.
• Ability to maintain files.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

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.

What This Job Offers

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