Part-time Paralegal #5160
Florida Bar Foundation the, Tampa, FL, United States
Part‑time Paralegal #5160
UPL • Tampa, FL
Minimum starting salary $36,858.72 ($28.32 per hour) 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).
Summary Function
Provides legal assistance to bar counsel in the investigation and prosecution of unlicensed practice of law cases.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conducts legal research and analysis on issues and questions of law using Westlaw and the internet; conducts factual and other research using the internet; reads, interprets and applies legal authority including but not limited to Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, statutes, judicial decisions, and regulations to TFB case file facts.
Prepares law office memoranda; drafts cease and desist affidavits and letters of advisement citing applicable legal authority.
Drafts litigation recommendations, petitions for injunctive relief, petitions for indirect criminal contempt, motions, memoranda of law, discovery requests, witness affidavits, agreements, proposed orders, and other legal documents as assigned. Receives reviews and analyzes incoming answers and responses to discovery requests, organizes discovery documents. Calendars and tracks litigation cases. Identifies potential witnesses for trial. Interviews witnesses and prepares memoranda. Reviews sworn testimony transcripts and identifies relevant testimony. Prepares witnesses for court appearances. Prepares and organizes trial exhibits. Assists bar counsel at trial.
Drafts subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum for selected cases at circuit committee level. Reviews and analyzes subpoenaed documents and identifies materials that may be relevant to case. Drafts questions for respondents’ appearance before UPL circuit committee; determines and prepares exhibits to accompany questions. Assists in compiling response to public records requests.
Reviews and analyzes TFB case file information to provide assistance to bar counsel regarding legal questions, or case strategy; identifies legal issues and adequacy of evidence or documentation.
Assigns clerical work to legal secretary to support paralegal duties as needed; assists in clerical and secretarial work when necessary.
Communicates with internal and external contacts and/or entities, such as government entities, to obtain or furnish information.
Works on other special projects related to UPL as assigned.
Required Minimum Education
Completion of an accredited paralegal/legal assistant course of study (Proof required at interview). Juris Doctorate will substitute for this education.
Required Minimum Professional Work Experience
Four (4) years of paralegal/legal assistant experience or Florida Registered Paralegal, or Certified Legal Assistant, or Juris Doctorate.
Knowledge
The Rules Regulating the Florida Bar
Florida Rules of Court
Legal terminology and the judicial process
Legal Research techniques and drafting of pleadings
Adobe Acrobat
Skills
Legal writing
Legal and analytical communication, both oral and written
Correct spelling, punctuation and grammar usage
MS Word and other computer software
Database input
Information gathering
Analyzing both issues of fact and issues of law
Internet and Westlaw research
Abilities
Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing
Think logically and effectively problem solve
Use initiative and discretion in completing assignments with minimum supervision
Interpret TFB policies and procedures
Multi‑task with ability to organize and prioritize work
Pay attention to detail
Manage and maintain a high level of confidentiality
Demonstrate initiative in group projects and individual settings
Tactfully manage difficult situationsOperate well under pressure and in a team atmosphere
Consistently provide an excellent service‑oriented attitude
Create ADA compliant forms and documents using Adobe
EOE. This organization participates in E‑Verify. Position is open until filled. Non‑Exempt position.
This position is in an in‑office position, located in Tampa, Florida and is not a remote position.
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UPL • Tampa, FL
Minimum starting salary $36,858.72 ($28.32 per hour) 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).
Summary Function
Provides legal assistance to bar counsel in the investigation and prosecution of unlicensed practice of law cases.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conducts legal research and analysis on issues and questions of law using Westlaw and the internet; conducts factual and other research using the internet; reads, interprets and applies legal authority including but not limited to Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, statutes, judicial decisions, and regulations to TFB case file facts.
Prepares law office memoranda; drafts cease and desist affidavits and letters of advisement citing applicable legal authority.
Drafts litigation recommendations, petitions for injunctive relief, petitions for indirect criminal contempt, motions, memoranda of law, discovery requests, witness affidavits, agreements, proposed orders, and other legal documents as assigned. Receives reviews and analyzes incoming answers and responses to discovery requests, organizes discovery documents. Calendars and tracks litigation cases. Identifies potential witnesses for trial. Interviews witnesses and prepares memoranda. Reviews sworn testimony transcripts and identifies relevant testimony. Prepares witnesses for court appearances. Prepares and organizes trial exhibits. Assists bar counsel at trial.
Drafts subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum for selected cases at circuit committee level. Reviews and analyzes subpoenaed documents and identifies materials that may be relevant to case. Drafts questions for respondents’ appearance before UPL circuit committee; determines and prepares exhibits to accompany questions. Assists in compiling response to public records requests.
Reviews and analyzes TFB case file information to provide assistance to bar counsel regarding legal questions, or case strategy; identifies legal issues and adequacy of evidence or documentation.
Assigns clerical work to legal secretary to support paralegal duties as needed; assists in clerical and secretarial work when necessary.
Communicates with internal and external contacts and/or entities, such as government entities, to obtain or furnish information.
Works on other special projects related to UPL as assigned.
Required Minimum Education
Completion of an accredited paralegal/legal assistant course of study (Proof required at interview). Juris Doctorate will substitute for this education.
Required Minimum Professional Work Experience
Four (4) years of paralegal/legal assistant experience or Florida Registered Paralegal, or Certified Legal Assistant, or Juris Doctorate.
Knowledge
The Rules Regulating the Florida Bar
Florida Rules of Court
Legal terminology and the judicial process
Legal Research techniques and drafting of pleadings
Adobe Acrobat
Skills
Legal writing
Legal and analytical communication, both oral and written
Correct spelling, punctuation and grammar usage
MS Word and other computer software
Database input
Information gathering
Analyzing both issues of fact and issues of law
Internet and Westlaw research
Abilities
Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing
Think logically and effectively problem solve
Use initiative and discretion in completing assignments with minimum supervision
Interpret TFB policies and procedures
Multi‑task with ability to organize and prioritize work
Pay attention to detail
Manage and maintain a high level of confidentiality
Demonstrate initiative in group projects and individual settings
Tactfully manage difficult situationsOperate well under pressure and in a team atmosphere
Consistently provide an excellent service‑oriented attitude
Create ADA compliant forms and documents using Adobe
EOE. This organization participates in E‑Verify. Position is open until filled. Non‑Exempt position.
This position is in an in‑office position, located in Tampa, Florida and is not a remote position.
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