STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- PARALEGAL SPECIALIST I - 21000575

Position Summary: This position works as part of a legal support team handling administrative and legal support responsibilities. It is a full-time, highly responsible position that requires the individual to work independently with limited supervision. Strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), and the ability to multitask effectively are essential. This position operates in a fast-paced environment and assists a team of attorneys and investigators. The ideal candidate will have strong spelling and grammar, proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, and either paralegal education or training, or experience working in a legal environment in a support role. PARALEGAL SPECIALIST I This position performs a variety of tasks to assist Assistant State Attorneys with the completion of required administrative duties not limited to:

Job Duties: Analyzes, selects, compiles, and summarizes information on statutes, legal decisions, opinions, rulings, memoranda, or other legal material for internal use Examines and analyzes complaints and evidence of alleged or suspected violations of laws or regulations in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, rules, precedents, or policies Examines legal instruments or other documents to assure completeness of information and conformance to pertinent laws, rules, regulations, precedents, or office requirements Schedules and attends Circuit Court hearings for the purpose of evaluating financial status and determining ability to pay support monies Undertakes direct negotiations with defendants to sign voluntary consent agreements Interviews and takes sworn affidavits from citizens or policy officers and recommends possible course of action to superiors Assists in case preparation for civil litigation, criminal law proceedings or agency hearings Assist in selecting, assembling, and summarizing information on legal instruments and specific legal subjects Conducts legal research as directed Performs related work as required Performs all duties in a shortened time sensitive setting. Perform all duties as required. Incumbents in this position may be required to lift files (up to 25 lbs.)

Requirements: A high school diploma or equivalency Two (2) years of secretarial/clerical experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Preference may be given to applicants with: One or more years of experience working in a law firm, courthouse, or legal department in a legal support role. Offering an excellent array of benefits, including: Health insurance (over 80% employer paid) Basic life insurance policy (100% employer paid) Medical, Dental, Vision and supplemental insurance options Choice of FRS Pension Plan or FRS Investment Plan 104 paid annual leave hours accrued each calendar year 104 paid sick leave hours accrued each calendar year Thirteen paid holidays per year One personal holiday per year Tuition waiver program within the state of Florida university and community college systems If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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. For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.