GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 17TH CIRCUIT- OPS PART TIME PARALEGAL SPECIALIST- 21817013
About The Position
The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is a state-funded child advocacy organization that provides independent legal representation to abused, abandoned, and neglected children in Florida dependency court proceedings. This part-time Other Personal Services (OPS) position supports the office’s legal work. The posting says the role works up to 20 hours per week at the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office, 111 W. Madison St., Suite 674, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. The paralegal performs legal support work under attorney supervision, including reviewing and preparing legal documents, maintaining case materials and schedules, and conducting research. The position requires knowledge of legal citation, terminology, law and procedure, writing mechanics, and the ability to communicate and work effectively with others. Applicants are directed to apply through www.guardianadlitem.org by selecting Career Opportunities and submitting the mini application with a current resume, selecting Broward County as the job location, or by emailing the application and resume to [email protected].
Requirements
- Complete a training program to become a legal assistant, paralegal, legal paraprofessional, or lawyer’s or attorney’s assistant; or have a degree or certificate in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies, or allied legal services; or graduate from a school of law. The Executive Director or designee may waive the required training and experience.
- Knowledge of legal citation and the Bluebook.
- Knowledge of legal terminology.
- Knowledge of law and legal procedure.
- Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and writing mechanics.
- Ability to perform legal writing.
- Ability to research legal documents and legal references.
- Ability to comprehend and interpret information.
- Ability to maintain files.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Responsibilities
- Cite-check, proofread, and finalize legal briefs, subject to supervision.
- Maintain case files, court calendars, and litigation timetables.
- Prepare case summaries, pleadings, orders, and summons under attorney supervision.
- Draft and file pleadings and motions for attorneys.
- Establish working relationships with State Courts Systems personnel, private attorneys and law firms, outside organizations, and the public.
- Gather and analyze research data.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
