Paralegal Specialist

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requisition no:869045

agency: department of corrections

working title: paralegal specialist

position number:

salary: $42,259.88 - $44,607.42 annually; depending for experience

this open competitive advertisement is for a career service position located at central office in tallahassee, fl in the office of the general counsel.

the mission of the office of the general counsel in the florida department of corrections (fdc) is to provide high-quality legal advice and representation to the department.

this position is not a telework position and is required to report to the fdc office in the area it serves.

• paralegal support: provide paralegal assistance to chief legal counsel, executive senior attorney, and five senior attorneys in the human resources/community corrections.
• litigation assistance: assist attorneys with discovery requests, scheduling hearings, mediations, and travel arrangements for personnel cases.
• case management: maintain computer logs and tracking systems to capture case information, ensuring electronic and hard copy files are up-to-date.
• case assignment: assign cases to attorneys, create electronic files, and log cases into the tracking system promptly.
• inquiry response: respond to inquiries and provide assistance to department staff, outside agencies, judges, court personnel, attorneys, and private citizens regarding active litigation.
• discovery review: review discovery requests, investigate subject matter, and prepare replies as designated by attorneys.
• document redaction: review and redact records for personnel matters when needed and assist with other designated backup responsibilities.

• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• supplemental dental, vision, life, disability and hospitalization insurance.
• tuition-free college courses.
• retirement plans with the florida retirement system:
• deferred retirement option program (drop)
• deferred compensation
• recently retired? beginning july 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an frs employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the investment plan or pension plan without interruption.

please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• must have experience redacting documents.
• must be able to work with the office of general counsel's case tracking system and caseload database; compile status reports for attorneys on matters; assist with scheduling and calendaring deadlines; processing litigation documents; and must have experience with handling matters in state and federal courts.
• must have good computer skills, working knowledge of microsoft word, excel, power point, office 365, outlook; and must have good oral and communication skills.
• must have four (4) years of paralegal or legal secretary experience.
  • postsecondary education may substitute for up to 3 ½ years of the required experience

support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

the florida department of corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a level 2 background check as per chapter 435, florida statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

the florida department of corrections (fdc) only hires u.s. Citizens and those authorized to work in the u.s. Fdc uses e-verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the i-9 form.

the florida department of corrections does not currently support h-1b visa sponsorship.

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