Paralegal Specialist (County Attorney)

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners•Tampa, FL

6h•$30 - $52

About The Position

Performs para-professional duties assisting in legal issues including legal research, preparation of pleadings, legal documents and reports, as well as administrative/secretarial support functions for the Labor and Employment section of the County Attorney’s Office.

Requirements

An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in Paralegal or Legal Assistance; and one year of attorney-supervised experience analyzing legal issues and conducting legal research of statutes, case law and other sources in the area of labor and employment law, drafting legal documents and assisting in the preparation of cases for trial.
Or any equivalent combination of education, training, certification and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted below.
Considerable knowledge in the area of labor and employment law.
Considerable knowledge of the laws of Florida and other legislation pertaining to Hillsborough County.
Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of legal research.
Ability to operate a computer to access automated databases and legal reference materials.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in order to draft legal documents and interact with the public and governmental agencies and employees.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with county officials, employees, court officials and the general public.
Ability to compile, analyze and organize data and information.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability and willingness to provide assistance in legal office administrative/secretarial practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

Performs legal research to aid attorneys in the preparation of labor and employment cases by investigating facts of the case and by identifying appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles and other materials to determine the merits of a proposed case.
Reviews law files to determine if cases are appropriate for mediation or arbitration.
Prepares legal memoranda, general correspondence, reports and legal arguments; obtains affidavits; assists in drafting pleadings, trial and appellate briefs under the supervision of an attorney.
Analyzes data and prepares tables, compilations and graphs for presentation in legal proceedings.
Establishes and maintains a fully indexed and cross-referenced database of briefs, memoranda, and other legal materials.
Oversees the organization and maintenance of a law library; refers attorneys and laypersons to appropriate legal research materials.
Provides guidance to department personnel concerning the conduct of legal research; coordinates the work of non-attorney legal resource personnel; coordinates the preparation of documentary material for civil litigation cases.
Identifies and arranges for expert witnesses for court cases.
May serve as liaison between attorneys, mediators/arbitrators and the public responding to questions and providing information, as needed.
May assist attorneys during trials.
Refers attorneys and laypersons to appropriate legal references.
May also be assigned specific legal reference assistance duties within the operation of the County Law Library.
Performs business related activities and functions regarding legal office administrative/secretarial practices and procedures.
Performs other related duties as required.