Assistant Director, Legal Specialization & Education

The Florida Bar

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Tallahassee | Programs

Minimum starting salary $54,519.76 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).

Performs a variety of high level and administrative duties related to Legal Specialization and Education (LSE) departmental programs: CLER, BSCR, Course Accreditation and Board Certification. Manages workflow and supervises in the Certification Specialists day-to-day departmental operations. Additionally responsible for the development and management of statistical information.

Bachelor's Degree (proof of degree required at interview).

Four (4) years of professional office administrative experience, two (2) of which in a supervisory capacity.

Nine (9) Certification Specialists.

Responsible for supervising personnel and the overall daily operations of the Board Certification program and assists LSE Director with oversight of CLER; BSCR; CLE Accre­ditation process in accordance with Rule 6-10 and 6-12 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. Conducts ongoing needs assessment of the department; workload management. Communicates with Bar members, LSE staff and other departments in problem solving.

Directs, develops and recommends personnel actions for certification staff including hiring, training, and appraisals; prioritizes and coordinates efficient workflow; oversight of certification training; staff productivity and reference backup. Respond to inquiries, both orally and in writing, from Bar members, seminar sponsors and the public regarding certification. Draft detailed correspondence in reference to the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar and Board of Legal Specialization and Education (BLSE) Standing Policies.

Oversees financial transactions, vouchers, expense reports, and pre‑travel authorizations.

Provides guidance and direct supervision of the certification staff participating in the operations of confidential review and evaluation of certification applicants; application processing: testing/grading of examinations; peer review assessment; correspondence; implementation of new certification areas; promotional activities; committee service satisfaction; general guidance and interpretation regarding the rules and policies governing the departmental programs.

Oversight of the administration for the board certification examinations which includes developing and coordinating procedures; testing schedules; securing exam sites; on‑site administration; fiscal responsibility for exam administration; ADA compliance for exams; remote laptop testing and software procedures and Exam Soft contracts; oversees development and production of exams; may travel to the March and May exams; proctors the board certification exams; oversees post‑exam details including grading and exam reviews;

provides and interprets rules and policies for exam challenges; oversees post‑exam surveys; maintains strict confidentiality of the examination process. Ensures exams utilize proper formats and comply with Exam Drafting Handbook; oversees production and assembly of exam materials. Coordinate the administrative aspects of the laptop examinations: prepare and monitor registration information and setup; draft written and verbal instructions for laptop examinees;

proctor the laptop exam rooms; provide technical support; coordinate setup and shutdown procedures; verify upload of answer files; print and disseminate answer files; coordinate training of staff proctoring laptop exams.

Oversees the management of statistical information and databases for the board certification program; verify completion and accuracy of charts, graphs, tables, logs and databases; maintain departmental H: (shared) drive; coordinate production of the department's procedures manual; perform liaison duties to the IT department; prepare vouchers, P.O.s, fund transfers, and expense…