State of Florida · 1 month ago
Guardian ad Litem Office, 19th Circuit- PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - 21013136
Fort Pierce, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$41K/yr - $41K/yrThe Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is Florida’s award-winning, state-funded child advocacy organization that provides independent legal representation to abused, abandoned and neglected children in Florida’s dependency court proceedings. The Paralegal Specialist performs a variety of secretarial, administrative support, and clerical duties for Attorneys in a local GAL Circuit office, working independently under the general supervision of the Managing Attorney or Circuit Director.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Cite check, proofread, and finalize legal briefs, subject to supervision
Maintain case files, court calendars, and litigation timetables
Prepare case summaries, pleadings, orders, and summons under the supervision of an attorney
Draft and file pleadings and motions for attorneys
Establish working relationships with State Courts Systems personnel, private attorneys and law firms, outside organizations, and the public
Gather and analyze research data
Qualification
Required
Completion of a training program to become a legal assistant, a paralegal, a legal paraprofessional or a lawyer's or attorney's assistant
A degree or certificate in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies or allied legal services
Graduation from a school of law
Knowledge of legal citation and Bluebook
Knowledge of legal terminology
Knowledge of law and legal procedure
Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and writing mechanics
Ability to perform legal writing
Ability to research legal documents and legal references
Ability to comprehend and interpret information
Ability to maintain files
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Benefits
State of Florida Retirement package – Pension or investment plan (3% employee contribution required)
State group insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
Flexible spending account
Nine paid state holidays each calendar year
One paid personal holiday each fiscal year
13 paid sick leave days accrued within the calendar year
13 paid annual leave days accrued within the calendar year with an increase after five years
Life insurance of $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage
Public Loan Forgiveness Program
State tuition waivers
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