Paralegal Specialist II
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Tallahassee • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $57,120 per year
About the role
- Case Management: Analyze, select, compile, and summarize information on statutes, financial records, legal decisions, legal opinions, memoranda, or other legal material for internal use.
- Conduct online legal research using commercially available research applications.
- Conduct factual research to assist with pending cases or investigations.
- Draft legal documents, including federal habeas procedural histories, discovery requests, witness lists and exhibit lists.
- Prepare exhibits for hearings, depositions and trials.
- Conduct document review.
- Organize documents and exhibits for review by attorneys.
- Coordinate service of process and subpoenas.
- Summarize deposition and trial transcripts.
- Examine and analyze briefs, petitions, complaints and evidence of alleged or suspected violations of laws or regulations in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, rules, precedents or policies.
- Examine legal instruments or other documents to assure completeness of information and conformance to pertinent laws, rules, regulations, precedents, or office requirements.
- Assist with preparation of cross-designation documentation for attorney appearances.
- Assist in case preparation for civil litigation, criminal law proceedings or agency hearings.
- Attend court proceedings and trials with attorneys and provide assistance as needed.
- Conduct legal research as directed.
- Draft, amend, prepare, and promulgate administrative rules.
- Train other paralegals, legal assistants and support staff as needed.
- Schedule and attend court hearings.
- Perform related work as assigned.
Requirements
- Six (6) years of experience performing the duties of a paralegal or legal assistant;
- Four (4) years of experience performing the duties of a paralegal or legal assistant, AND Completion of a two (2) year accredited training program to become a Legal Assistant, a Paralegal, a Legal Paraprofessional or a Lawyer’s or Attorney’s Assistant;
- A degree or certificate in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies, or criminal justice;
- Law school degree from a law school in the United States, or upon management approval, from a law school outside the United States.
- Preference may be given to applicants with experience in complex litigation or antitrust.
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.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Tuition waivers.
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal researchcase managementdocument reviewdrafting legal documentspreparing exhibitsanalyzing briefssummarizing transcriptscoordinating service of processcross-designation documentationadministrative rules preparation
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsattention to detailtraining and mentoringcollaborationproblem-solvingtime managementadaptabilitycritical thinkingsupportive assistance
Certifications
Paralegal certificationLegal Assistant certificationLegal Paraprofessional certificationLaw degreeCertificate in legal studiesCertificate in legal administrationCertificate in criminal justiceAccredited training program completionAttorney's Assistant certificationLegal technology certification