Senior Legal Assistant; Wt: Senior Paralegal Specialist

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date: oct 9, 2026

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requisition no:884966

agency: highway safety and motor vehicle

working title: senior legal assistant (wt: senior paralegal specialist) -

position number:

salary: $50,000.04 - $55,000.08 annually

to be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.

note: salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s skills and experience.

the florida department of highway safety and motor vehicles (flhsmv) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the department is leading the way to a safer florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the florida highway patrol.

• paid parental leave
• annual and sick leave package
• nine paid holidays
• state health and life insurance
• educational benefits
• contributory retirement plan

to learn more about flhsmv and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers.

if you're seeking employment with a meaningful mission, opportunities for skill growth and career advancement, competitive medical and life insurance, retirement benefits, ample vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and educational assistance, consider building your career at flhsmv!

this senior paralegal specialist position provides paralegal support to the executive director of the department of highway safety and motor vehicles, the general counsel, and two other chief counsels within the office of general counsel. As an experienced paralegal, you will be responsible for independently performing the following duties and responsibilities:

• performing legal research and data collection.
• preparing drafts of legal documents to include pleadings, orders, motions, memoranda of law and other legal correspondence.
• managing calendars and tracking deadlines.
• maintaining litigation files in the electronic case management system.
• filing litigation documents with clerks of court and/or judges.
• requesting and scheduling hearings with courts.
• managing insurance case assignments.
• serving as liaison for the general counsel relative to internal and external office of general counsel functions

• knowledge of court filing requirements.
• knowledge of proper preparation of court pleadings and legal correspondence.
• knowledge of microsoft office applications, computer skills, and the aptitude to learn new software.
• skills in organization and the ability to work independent of close supervision.
• ability to conduct legal and general research.
• ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, where attention to detail is crucial.
• ability to effectively interact with all customers with courtesy and professionalism.
• ability to maintain the confidentiality of information.

preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• four years of experience working in a legal office setting as a paralegal and/or legal assistant.
• experience as a lead paralegal.
• experience drafting legal documents.
• experience in civil, appellate, or administrative litigation.
• court filing requirements.
• experience with electronic case management programs.