PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - 60074538
About The Position
Children’s Legal Services (CLS), within the Florida Department of Children and Families, is seeking a motivated and energetic Paralegal Specialist to support attorneys in its statewide legal services program. Paralegals work as part of a team preparing legal documents, scheduling court events, filing and serving documents, and preparing discovery. The work is described as challenging and rewarding, supporting legal advocates for Florida’s children. The position is located in Hillsborough County. The posting lists a salary of $34,760.00 in the requisition information and an annual salary of $37,000.08 in the position description; internal salary appointments are determined according to DCF salary policy. Incumbents may regularly need to transport files weighing up to 25 pounds to and from the courthouse. Applicants must successfully complete required state and national criminal history screening before beginning employment.
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 have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in allied legal services; or have two years of experience involving paralegal work; or have two years of experience in legal secretarial work.
- Successfully complete required state and national criminal history screening as a condition of employment before beginning work.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to speak, read, or write Spanish, Creole, French, or another foreign language may be considered in selection, based on agency need at the time of interview.
Responsibilities
- Prepare legal documents.
- Coordinate service of process.
- Maintain case files.
- Maintain court calendars and litigation timetables.
- File pleadings and other legal documents with the clerk of court.
- Perform legal research for attorneys, subject to supervision.
- Coordinate inter-agency and intra-agency legal functions.
- Perform notary functions.
- Attend hearings to assist counsel.
- Assist witnesses with court proceedings.
- Enter data timely and accurately into statewide databases.
Benefits
- Affordable health insurance plans and options.
- Liberal sick leave and annual leave policy.
- Tuition waiver program through state colleges and universities.
- Nine holidays and one personal day.
- Florida Retirement System Investment or Pension plan.
- Numerous pre-tax and post-tax benefit options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
