State of Florida · 1 week ago
PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - 60071810
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$37K/yr - $37K/yr
2+ years expThe State of Florida is seeking a highly motivated individual to work in the Children's Legal Services Division, a premier statewide law firm. The role involves assisting lawyers by preparing legal documents, scheduling court events, and performing legal research among other responsibilities.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Preparing legal documents
Coordinating service of process
Maintaining case files
Maintaining court calendars
Maintaining litigation timetables
Filing pleadings and other legal documents with the clerk of court
Performing legal research for attorneys, subject to supervision
Coordinating inter-agency and intra-agency legal functions
Performing notary functions
Attending hearings to assist counsel
Assisting witnesses with court proceedings; and
Entering data timely and accurately into statewide databases
Qualification
Required
Completion of a 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 allied legal services
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in allied legal services
Two years of experience involving paralegal work
Two years of experience in legal secretarial work
Ability to transport files (up to 25 lbs.) to and from the courthouse regularly
Successful completion of a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment
Background screening including fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Ability to speak/read/write Spanish/Creole/French or other foreign language may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency need at time of interview
Benefits
Affordable health insurance plans & options
Liberal sick leave and annual leave policy
Tuition waiver program through state colleges and universities
9 holidays and 1 personal day
FRS Investment or FRS Pension plan
Numerous pre-tax and post-tax benefit options
Company
State of Florida
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