Paralegal Specialist
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Tallahassee • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $45,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Provide comprehensive paralegal support to litigation attorneys, including preparation and review of pleadings, motions, discovery responses, subpoenas, and exhibits
- Assist attorneys handling appeals and complex litigation by organizing records, compiling appellate documents, preparing appendices, and tracking filing deadlines
- Conduct legal research using applicable statutes, case law, administrative rules, and legal databases; summarize findings for attorney review
- Draft legal documents, correspondence, affidavits, notices, and other legal filings under attorney supervision
- Manage case files and electronic records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with agency and court requirements
- Coordinate and assist with trial preparation, hearings, mediations, and depositions, including organizing exhibits and witness materials
- Process wage garnishments, including reviewing court orders, preparing garnishment documents, coordinating with payroll and third parties, and tracking compliance and payments
- Monitor case deadlines, court calendars, and statutory timelines to ensure timely filings and responses
- Communicate professionally with courts, opposing counsel, internal agency staff, and external stakeholders regarding case-related matters
- Ensure confidentiality and compliance with applicable laws, rules of procedure, and agency policies
- Assist with administrative and special legal projects as assigned
Requirements
- At least three years of secretarial or office clerical experience
- 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of college coursework for each year of experience
- 720 classroom hours of vocational/technical training for each year of experience
- A high school diploma or equivalent may substitute for one year of the required experience
- Must have a Notary Public Certificate
Benefits
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
- Tuition waivers
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Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
legal researchdrafting legal documentscase managementpreparation of pleadingsreview of motionsdiscovery responsessubpoenaswage garnishmentstrial preparationcompliance tracking
Soft skills
communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailprofessionalismtime managementcollaborationconfidentialityproblem-solvingadaptabilityinterpersonal skills
Certifications
Notary Public Certificate