Paralegal

The Florida Bar•Miami, FL

20d•$58,609•Onsite

About The Position

Paralegal #4165 Lawyer Regulation | Miami Minimum starting salary $58,608.74 with an excellent benefits package including employer paid pension contribution | Employees of The Florida Bar are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). A legal writing sample is required with resume/application (must be in Word or .pdf). Summary function: Provides support to bar counsel. Required minimum education: Completion of an accredited paralegal/legal course of study (proof required at interview). Juris Doctorate will substitute for this education. Required minimum professional work experience: Four (4) years of paralegal/legal assistant experience or certified as a Florida Registered Paralegal or Certified Legal Assistant or Juris Doctorate. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: -Pleading preparation -Conducting legal research -Assisting in investigations and file reviews -Assisting in trial preparation -Assisting in preparation and submission of public record reviews -Assisting in special projects and preparation and submission of monthly memos -Other duties as assigned Knowledge: -Bar Disciplinary Procedures - Rules of Civil Procedure - Adobe Acrobat Skills: - Conducting legal and internet research - Drafting and preparation of pleadings - Written legal communication - Dealing with people - MS Word Abilities: - Think logically and solve problems effectively - Carry out directions - Organize and prioritize work - Think and work independently and responsibly - Tactfully manage difficult situations - Communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing - Interpret TFB policies and procedures - Learn The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar - Create ADA compliant forms and documents using Adobe -Sit for long periods of time, hear and converse over the telephone, and key/work frequently on a computer -Lift 5 to 10 lbs Please notify HR, in advance, if you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the employment process. EOE. This organization participates in E-Verify. Position is open until filled. Non-Exempt position. This position is in an in-office position, located in Miami, Florida and is not a remote position.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited paralegal/legal course of study (proof required at interview). Juris Doctorate will substitute for this education.
Four (4) years of paralegal/legal assistant experience or certified as a Florida Registered Paralegal or Certified Legal Assistant or Juris Doctorate.
Bar Disciplinary Procedures
Rules of Civil Procedure
Adobe Acrobat
Conducting legal and internet research
Drafting and preparation of pleadings
Written legal communication
Dealing with people
MS Word
Think logically and solve problems effectively
Carry out directions
Organize and prioritize work
Think and work independently and responsibly
Tactfully manage difficult situations
Communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing
Interpret TFB policies and procedures
Learn The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar
Create ADA compliant forms and documents using Adobe
Sit for long periods of time, hear and converse over the telephone, and key/work frequently on a computer
Lift 5 to 10 lbs
A legal writing sample is required with resume/application (must be in Word or .pdf).

Responsibilities

Pleading preparation
Conducting legal research
Assisting in investigations and file reviews
Assisting in trial preparation
Assisting in preparation and submission of public record reviews
Assisting in special projects and preparation and submission of monthly memos
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

excellent benefits package including employer paid pension contribution
Employees of The Florida Bar are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

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