About the role

  • Paralegal Specialist handling legal duties for the Guardian ad Litem Office in Florida. Supporting attorneys with case management and legal documentation for abused and neglected children.

Responsibilities

  • Cite check, proofread, and finalize legal briefs, subject to supervision.
  • Maintain case files, court calendars, and litigation timetables.
  • Prepare case summaries, pleadings, orders, and summons under the supervision of an attorney.
  • Draft and file pleadings and motions for attorneys.
  • Establish working relationships with State Courts Systems personnel, private attorneys and law firms, outside organizations, and the public.
  • Gather and analyze research data.

Requirements

  • Completion of a training program to become a legal assistant, a paralegal, a legal paraprofessional or a lawyer's or attorney's assistant; or
  • A degree or certificate in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies or allied legal services; or
  • Graduation from a school of law; or (The Executive Director or designee may waiver the required training and experience)

Benefits

  • State of Florida Retirement package – Pension or investment plan (3% employee contribution required)
  • State group insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
  • Flexible spending account
  • Nine paid state holidays each calendar year
  • One paid personal holiday each fiscal year
  • 13 paid sick leave days accrued within the calendar year
  • 13 paid annual leave days accrued within the calendar year with an increase after five years
  • Life insurance of $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions.
  • Employees may purchase additional coverage
  • Public Loan Forgiveness Program
  • State tuition waivers

Job title

Paralegal Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$40,571 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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