SENIOR PARALEGAL - SES - 64085499
People First Service Center, Tallahassee, FL, United States
Position Overview
Requisition No: 873334 – Department of Health – SENIOR PARALEGAL - SES - 64085499.
The senior paralegal reports to the Program Administrator and serves as the legal assistant to the attorney and Allied Section Manager within the Prosecution Services Unit (PSU). The role primarily involves supervisory responsibilities, including hiring, training, evaluating, and directing legal support staff.
Responsibilities Supervise legal support staff, monitoring workflow to ensure daily coverage and timely completion of case tasks.
Train staff on PSU case‑tracking systems, preparation of Probable Cause Panel and Board Meeting cases, and complex litigation case management.
Develop and maintain case‑tracking reports and LEIDS, compiling information into reports as required.
Prepare legal documents such as motions, notices, discovery requests and responses, and trial exhibits under direction of the attorney section manager.
Assist the Program Administrator in developing primary process documentation and creating process maps.
Respond to telephone inquiries from the public, complainants, and counsel regarding disciplinary cases.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Sound writing and organizational skills; correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage; and strong reading comprehension.
Computer skills with MS Office; ability to learn case‑tracking systems and other applications.
Ability to plan, manage, and organize work priorities, multitask, and meet deadlines.
Ability to handle complaints and public interactions, compile and analyze data, and maintain confidentiality.
Effective communication and ability to establish and maintain working relationships with others.
Preferred Candidates Should Possess Effective communication and relationship‑building skills. Attention to detail and accuracy. Prioritizing and organizing workflow.
Minimum Qualifications 1+ years of supervisory experience. 2+ years of administrative experience, including Microsoft Office, Adobe, data entry, and document preparation.
Application Information All applications must be submitted via the People First System.
Gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days must be explained in the online application.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Background and Eligibility A security background check and/or drug screening is required. Misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify the applicant.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962 must be registered with the Selective Services System or have an exemption letter.
Successful candidates must complete Form I‑9 and satisfy E‑Verify requirements.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty beyond normal hours.
All positions require effective oral and written English communication.
Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. The State is an EEO employer.
Benefits State of Florida compensation includes:
Annual and Sick Leave benefits Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance) Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
Disability Accommodations Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Where You Will Work 2585 Merchants Row Blvd.
Contact Information People First Service Center: (877) 562‑7287 (Monday—Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time)
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Responsibilities Supervise legal support staff, monitoring workflow to ensure daily coverage and timely completion of case tasks.
Train staff on PSU case‑tracking systems, preparation of Probable Cause Panel and Board Meeting cases, and complex litigation case management.
Develop and maintain case‑tracking reports and LEIDS, compiling information into reports as required.
Prepare legal documents such as motions, notices, discovery requests and responses, and trial exhibits under direction of the attorney section manager.
Assist the Program Administrator in developing primary process documentation and creating process maps.
Respond to telephone inquiries from the public, complainants, and counsel regarding disciplinary cases.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Sound writing and organizational skills; correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage; and strong reading comprehension.
Computer skills with MS Office; ability to learn case‑tracking systems and other applications.
Ability to plan, manage, and organize work priorities, multitask, and meet deadlines.
Ability to handle complaints and public interactions, compile and analyze data, and maintain confidentiality.
Effective communication and ability to establish and maintain working relationships with others.
Preferred Candidates Should Possess Effective communication and relationship‑building skills. Attention to detail and accuracy. Prioritizing and organizing workflow.
Minimum Qualifications 1+ years of supervisory experience. 2+ years of administrative experience, including Microsoft Office, Adobe, data entry, and document preparation.
Application Information All applications must be submitted via the People First System.
Gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days must be explained in the online application.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Background and Eligibility A security background check and/or drug screening is required. Misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify the applicant.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962 must be registered with the Selective Services System or have an exemption letter.
Successful candidates must complete Form I‑9 and satisfy E‑Verify requirements.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty beyond normal hours.
All positions require effective oral and written English communication.
Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. The State is an EEO employer.
Benefits State of Florida compensation includes:
Annual and Sick Leave benefits Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance) Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
Disability Accommodations Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Where You Will Work 2585 Merchants Row Blvd.
Contact Information People First Service Center: (877) 562‑7287 (Monday—Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time)
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