State of Florida · 1 month ago
STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- PARALEGAL SPECIALIST I - 21000707
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$36K/yr - $36K/yr
2+ years expThe State of Florida's State Attorney’s Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit is dedicated to pursuing justice for its citizens. The Paralegal Specialist I position involves providing legal support, including analyzing legal materials, assisting attorneys in case preparation, and conducting legal research in a fast-paced environment.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Analyzes, selects, compiles, and summarizes information on statutes, legal decisions, opinions, rulings, memoranda, or other legal material for internal use
Examines and analyzes complaints and evidence of alleged or suspected violations of laws or regulations in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, rules, precedents, or policies
Examines legal instruments or other documents to assure completeness of information and conformance to pertinent laws, rules, regulations, precedents, or office requirements
Schedules and attends Circuit Court hearings for the purpose of evaluating financial status and determining ability to pay support monies
Undertakes direct negotiations with defendants to sign voluntary consent agreements
Interviews and takes sworn affidavits from citizens or policy officers and recommends possible course of action to superiors
Assists in case preparation for civil litigation, criminal law proceedings or agency hearings
Assist in selecting, assembling, and summarizing information on legal instruments and specific legal subjects
Conducts legal research as directed
Performs related work as required
Performs all duties in a shortened time sensitive setting
Perform all duties as required
Incumbents in this position may be required to lift files (up to 25 lbs.)
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma or equivalency
Two (2) years of secretarial/clerical experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Preferred
One or more years of experience working in a law firm, courthouse, or legal department in a legal support role
Benefits
Health insurance (over 80% employer paid)
Basic life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
Medical, Dental, Vision and supplemental insurance options
Choice of FRS Pension Plan or FRS Investment Plan
104 paid annual leave hours accrued each calendar year
104 paid sick leave hours accrued each calendar year
Thirteen paid holidays per year
One personal holiday per year
Tuition waiver program within the state of Florida university and community college systems
And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
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