Paralegal

Paralegal - (12189)

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. 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 visiting the following link (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545). All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Under general supervision, prepare and proofread legal documents, drafting contract language, researching legal precedent, investigating facts, as well as the development, analysis of rules, and adherence to policies and procedures. Regular contact with people in other work groups and frequently with individuals in internal leadership roles is required to plan, coordinate, or advise on work efforts or to resolve problems.

• Assist with all facets of preparing attorneys for depositions, hearings, mediations, and arbitrations, including but not limited to, preparing binders, retrieving documents, organizing facts, booking conference rooms, organizing travel arrangements, and coordinating logistics.
• Assist attorneys in administrative tasks including coordinating meetings, arranging for continuing legal education, maintaining calendars, and entering billable hours in the Office of General Counsel tracking database.
• Assist Chief Legal Officer in reviewing, maintaining, and preparing annual budget.
• Research, gather, and analyze statutes, decisions, articles, codes, case law, and other legal data.
• Retrieve information from electronic discovery databases and run searches.
• Update internal databases regarding various cases and requests.
• Compile and provide initial review of legal invoices and submitting them for payment.
• Draft basic legal documents, memoranda, and correspondence that will be sent to third parties such as vendors, contractors, attorneys, or government agencies.
• Prepare, maintain, and close out various case files, and prepare exhibits and trial notebooks.
• Perform other job-related work as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma

AND

Experience: Five (5) years of paralegal experience with a law firm, including five (5) years of experience with electronic filing in Electronic filing in local, state, and federal jurisdictions (i.e. Clerk Online Resource ePortal (CORE), Electronic Case Filing (ECF))

OR

An equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training.

License/Certifications/Registrations:

A valid driver's license is required prior to employment and must be maintained during employment in this classification.

Paralegal certification is preferred.

Primary Location: US-FL-Jacksonville

Work Locations: 21 W Church Street 21 W Church Street Jacksonville 32202

Job: Legal / Regulatory

Job Posting: Sep 16, 2022, 2:13:47 PM

Closing Date: Oct 3, 2022, 10:59:00 PM