The Florida Bar · 2 months ago
Senior Attorney - Lawyer Regulation Headquarters
Tallahassee, FL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $88K/yr
3+ years expThe Florida Bar is an organization that oversees the regulation of lawyers in Florida. They are seeking a Senior Attorney to act as counsel at all investigative and trial levels of processing grievances against attorneys.
Association
No H1B
Responsibilities
Prosecutes trials
Completes all legal functions in disciplinary cases as necessary to resolve cases. This includes investigation, preparation of pleadings, conducting discovery, handling hearings and trials before Court-appointed referees, and preparing appellate records
Provides counsel and advice to grievance committees with respect to the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar and prepares written reports explaining all committee decisions
Conducts investigation of complaints alleging violation of Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. Makes decisions as to whether complaints should be dismissed or forwarded to a grievance committee for appropriate action
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate and a Florida Bar Member in Good Standing
Three (3) years legal experience as an attorney in (1) effective case management, (2) trials, (3) pre-trial matters, and (4) development of trial strategy
Legal Writing Sample is required with resume and employment application (must be in Word or .pdf)
Knowledge of The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar
Knowledge of Bar disciplinary procedures
Knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure
Knowledge of legal terminology and the judicial process
Skilled in case management
Skilled in preparation of pleadings
Skilled in conducting discovery
Skilled in directing, coordinating, and conducting investigation
Skilled in developing trial strategy
Skilled in legal and analytical communication, both oral and written
Skilled in using MS Word
Skilled in conducting internet research
Ability to think logically and solve problems effectively
Ability to interpret policies and procedures
Ability to function independently, responsibly, and with initiative
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Ability to work collegially with other professionals and as part of a team
Ability to operate well under pressure and tactfully manage difficult situations
Ability to provide appropriate advice on legal issues and procedures
Ability to travel
Ability to manage a case load
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing
Ability to use discretion and independent judgment
Ability to lift 5 to 10 lbs
Ability to sit for long periods of time
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)
Company
The Florida Bar
A statewide professional organization of lawyers serving as an in-depth resource for the integrity of the legal profession
201-500 employees
Funding
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Richard Ramsay
Chief Information Officer
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