Paralegal Specialist I

This Paralegal Specialist I position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Consumer Protection Division in Tallahassee, Florida. This is a full-time, highly responsible paralegal position that requires the individual to work independently with limited supervision. This position requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), strong legal research, document drafting and proof-reading skills, and the ability to multitask effectively.

What You Will Do

The responsibilities of this position are included, but are not limited to the following: Case Management, Conduct online legal research, Conduct factual research, Draft legal documents, 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.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Preference will be given to applicants with 3 or more years of recent paralegal experience in a law firm or legal department, experience supporting 3 or more attorneys at one time, paralegal certification or graduation from an accredited paralegal training program, recent experience preparing attorneys for hearings and/or trials, experience doing legal research, experience e-filing and e-serving court documents.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of experience performing the duties of a paralegal or legal assistant
• Completion of a two-year accredited training program to become a legal assistant, a paralegal, a legal paraprofessional or a lawyer's or attorney's assistant and two (2) years of experience performing the duties of a paralegal or legal assistant
• A bachelor's degree 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

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