State of Florida · 3 weeks ago
PARALEGAL SPECIALIST-LITIGATION - 55012348
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$47K/yr - $52K/yr
2+ years expThe State of Florida Department of Transportation is dedicated to improving safety and mobility in the transportation system. They are seeking a Paralegal Specialist to prepare legal documents, assist with litigation processes, and support attorneys in various legal tasks.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Responsible for preparing and filing legal pleadings and related documents in their correct format with minimum instruction from a Department attorney
Reviewing, investigating, collecting data; including electronic filing and scheduling, gathering background information necessary to respond to discovery and unique inquiries and requests; coordinating and preparing expert witnesses; coordinating deposition, hearing, and trial preparation
Preparing and ensuring compliance with pre-trial orders and case management orders
Performing basic legal research and reviewing legal documents for proper legal citation
Proofreading documents for spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors
Responsible for organizing case files for expert witnesses, depositions, hearings, and trials; organizing and categorizing documents and hearing exhibits; assisting in preparation of, and responses to, discovery matters
Traveling to and providing litigation support during depositions, hearings, and trials
Responsible for scheduling and updating appointment calendars for attorneys, arranging meetings and depositions, and locating and procuring court reporters for depositions, hearings, and trials in a timely manner
Preparing and maintaining up-to-date caseload lists and attend case review meetings
Accurately inputting case records into the Office of the General Counsel Sharepointe, and checking reports for accuracy
Responsible for arranging travel, preparing itineraries, travel authorizations, and travel reimbursements for attorneys
Processing purchasing card payments according to Department policies and procedures
Responsible for conducting special projects as assigned including reports, documents, and technical aspects of various types of presentations
Responsible for receiving and routing telephone calls and properly delivering messages
Serving as back-up to receptionist on a rotating schedule with other support staff
Qualification
Required
Two years of experience in legal secretarial work or paralegal work; OR Completion of a training program to become a legal assistant, a paralegal, a legal paraprofessional or a lawyer's or assistant; OR Post-secondary education in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies or allied legal services can substitute for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis
Knowledge Of Legal pleadings
Knowledge Of Litigation process
Knowledge Of Administrative procedure and litigation process
Knowledge Of Electronic mail
Knowledge Of Word processing software
Skill In Typing correspondence, memorandums, reports, legal pleadings and various legal documents with established format and with no supervision
Skill In Preparing for hearings
Skill In Scheduling depositions and hearings, and preparing related documents
Skill In Meeting deadlines
Ability To Support attorneys during hearings
Ability To Perform legal research and write legal memorandum
Ability To Travel when required
Ability To Organize and maintain file system for cases
Ability To Perform basic legal secretarial duties including maintaining attorney's calendar, copying, mailing, and filing documents with the courts
Ability To Coordinate work assignments
Ability To Handle multiple tasks
Ability To Organize and maintain files
Ability To Prioritize work assignments
Ability To Access, input, and retrieve information from a computer database
Ability To Use electronic mail
Ability To Use word processing software
Ability To Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability To Read and comprehend written material
Ability To Use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Ability To Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability To Work effectively as a team member
Ability To Work with internal and external customers in a tactful and courteous manner
Benefits
Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
State of Florida retirement package
10 paid holidays a year
Generous vacation and sick leave
Career advancement opportunities
Tuition waiver for public college courses
A variety of training opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
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