Paralegal #4187 Job Opening in Florida

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Paralegal #4187

The Florida Bar · View all jobs

Florida, United States (On-Site) · Posted 21 hours ago

$56k–$56k / yr

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Job Function Paralegal

Job Type Full-Time

Job Duration Indefinite

Salary $56,700.00 - $56,700.00

Salary - Type Yearly Salary

About this role

The Florida Bar

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Paralegal #4187

Lawyer Regulation | Orlando, FL

Minimum starting salary $56,700.55 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).

Summary function: Provides support to bar counsel.

Key Requirements

Required minimum education: 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: Four (4) years of paralegal/legal assistant experience or certified as a Florida Registered Paralegal or Certified Legal Assistant or Juris Doctorate.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Pleading preparation.
Conducting legal research.
Assisting in trial preparation.
Assisting in investigations and file reviews.
Assisting in preparation and submission of public record reviews.
Assisting in special projects and preparation and submission of monthly memos.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge:
Bar Disciplinary Procedures
Rules of Civil Procedure
Adobe Acrobat
Skills:
Conducting legal and internet research
Drafting and preparation of pleadings
Written legal communication
Dealing with people
MS Word
Abilities:
Think logically and solve problems effectively
Carry out directions
Create ADA compliant forms and documents using Adobe
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
Sit for long periods of time
Hear and converse over the telephone
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 Orlando, Florida and is not a remote position.
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Job ID: 86801025

About the company

The Florida Bar

The Florida Bar (TFB) is the organization of all lawyers who are licensed by the Supreme Court of Florida to practice law in the state. Any lawyer desiring to practice law in Florida must be a member of The Florida Bar. We are dedicated to serving our more than 113,000 members and all Floridians. The Florida Bar’s core functions are to: Regulate the practice of law in Florida; ensure the highest standards of legal professionalism in Florida; and protect the public by prosecuting unethical attorneys and preventing the unl…

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