What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Attorney - Attorney/Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP) position at The Florida Bar?
Senior Attorney
Attorney/Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP) | Tallahassee
Minimum starting salary $87,804.63 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: Reviews written complaints and conducts preliminary investigations of opened complaints. Screens telephone inquiries on the ACAP Hotline for potential assistance.
Required minimum education: Juris Doctorate and a Florida Bar Member in Good Standing.
Required minimum professional work experience: Three (3) years legal experience as an attorney.
Additional Information: Legal Writing Sample is required with resume (must be in Word or .pdf).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reviews written complaints to determine whether a disciplinary file should be opened. Conducts a preliminary investigation through written communication with the complainant and lawyer. Determines whether there is sufficient evidence to forward the matter to the Branch Office for additional review and/or investigation and possible referral to a grievance committee.
- Screens telephone inquiries on the ACAP Hotline to determine what action, if any, can be performed by The Florida Bar. Directs certain inquiries or minor complaints to the appropriate Bar committee program and/or public agency.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge:
- The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar
- Legal terminology and the judicial process
- The Florida Bar disciplinary procedures
Skills:
- Excellent legal and analytical communication, both oral and written
- MS Word
- Internet Research
- Case management
Abilities:
- Think logically and effectively problem solve
- Interpret policies and procedures
- Organize and prioritize work
- Demonstrate initiative in group projects and individual settings
- Tactfully manage difficult situations
- Communicate effectively and professionally
- Consistently provide an excellent service oriented attitude
- Operate well under pressure and in a team atmosphere
- Manage a substantial case load professionally
- Use discretion and independent judgment
- Sit for long periods of time
- Hear and converse over the telephone
- Key/work frequently on a computer
- Lift 5 to 10 lbs
Please notify HR, in advance, if you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the employment process.
EOE. This organization participates in E-Verify. Position is open until filled. Exempt position.
This position is in an in-office position, located in Tallahassee, Florida and is not a remote position.