Paralegal Specialist

Requisition No: 868241

Agency:
Children and Families

Working Title:

PARALEGAL SPECIALIST -

Open Competitive

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• A Paralegal Specialist in the Circuit Administration Legal Office is responsible for a variety of legal and paralegal functions, which requires a thorough working knowledge of departmental structure and related legal activities. The person must also have the experience and knowledge to assist attorneys in the preparation and handling of cases.
• Prepares legal documents such as petitions, motions, notices and orders for the attorney's review and signature' assists the attorney with the drafting of said documents if necessary.
• Attends, trials, hearings, depositions and witness interviews as requested by the attorney assists the attorney by taking notes and performs other duties as requested. Attends Court and writes down information regarding the cases on the docket.
• Schedules hearings and witness interviews for the attorney. Advises appropriate parties of upcoming hearings and keeps them informed of Court decisions.
• Acts as liaison with judicial staff, Department staff, other attorneys and their secretaries, law enforcement officers and agencies, doctors, nurses and other hospital personnel, mental health professionals, other agencies, the public and clients in a respectful and courteous manner.
• Prepares subpoenas for attorney's review and signature, forwards subpoenas to process server or appropriate law enforcement agency for service, and monitors and insures the timely service of process on witnesses.
• Opens case files, assists the attorney with maintaining case files and court calendars.
• Receives and routes telephone calls, answers basis questions regarding cases and provides general information to client and the public.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• No state income tax for residents of Florida;
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits ;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options ;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center . Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401

Nearest Major Market:
Palm Beach

Nearest Secondary Market:
Miami

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at  Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time