PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - 60057650

State of Florida • Brent, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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
• One - Two years of experience involving paralegal work
• One - Two years of experience in legal secretarial work
• Incumbents in this position may be required to transport files (up to 25 lbs.) to and from the courthouse regularly.

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
• Entering data timely and accurately into statewide databases
• Ability to track cases and actions
• Coordinating service of process
• Maintaining digital 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
• Discovery redactions

Benefits

• affordable health insurance plans & options
• sick leave
• annual leave policy
• tuition waiver program through state colleges and universities
• 9 holidays
• 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