Paralegal

Overview

The Florida Bar

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Paralegal #4165

Lawyer Regulation | Miami

Minimum starting salary $58,608.74 with an 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).

A legal writing sample is required with resume/application (must be in Word or .pdf).

Summary function
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Provides support to bar counsel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pleading preparation
• Conducting legal research
• Assisting in investigations and file reviews
• Assisting in trial preparation
• Assisting in preparation and submission of public record reviews
• Assisting in special projects and preparation and submission of monthly memos
• Other duties as assigned

Required minimum education
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Completion of an accredited paralegal/legal course of study (proof required at interview). Juris Doctorate will substitute for this education.

Required minimum professional work experience
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Four (4) years of paralegal/legal assistant experience or certified as a Florida Registered Paralegal or Certified Legal Assistant or Juris Doctorate.

• Bar Disciplinary Procedures
• Rules of Civil Procedure
• Adobe Acrobat

• Conducting legal and internet research
• Drafting and preparation of pleadings
• Written legal communication
• Dealing with people
• MS Word

• Think logically and solve problems effectively
• Carry out directions
• Organize and prioritize work
• Think and work independently and responsibly
• Tactfully manage difficult situations
• Communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing
• Interpret TFB policies and procedures
• Learn The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar
• Create ADA compliant forms and documents using Adobe
• Sit for long periods of time, hear and converse over the telephone, and key/work frequently on a computer
• Lift 5 to 10 lbs

Please notify HR, in advance, if you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the employment process.

EOE. This organization participates in E-Verify. Position is open until filled. Non-Exempt position.

This position is in an in-office position, located in Miami, Florida and is not a remote position.

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