Paralegal – #5143Unlicensed Practice of Law (UPL) department | Fort Lauderdale, FL branch officePart‑time | 25 hours per week | Minimum starting salary $38,064.00 (29.28 per hour) | Eligible for certain excellent benefits, including employer paid pension contribution | Employees of The Florida Bar are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).Legal writing sample required with application/resume.Summary FunctionProvides legal assistance to bar counsel in the investigation and prosecution of unlicensed practice of law cases.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesConduct legal research and analysis on issues and questions of law using Westlaw and the internet, conduct factual and other research using the internet; read, interpret and apply legal authority including but not limited to Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, statutes, judicial decisions, and regulations to TFB case file facts.Prepare law office memoranda; draft cease and desist affidavits and letters of advisement citing to applicable legal authority.Draft 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. Receive, review and analyze incoming answers and responses to discovery requests, organize discovery documents. Calendar and track litigation cases. Identify potential witnesses for trial. Interview witnesses and prepare memoranda. Review sworn testimony transcripts and identify relevant testimony. Prepare witnesses for court appearances. Prepare and organize trial exhibits. Assist bar counsel at trial.Draft subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum for selected cases at circuit committee level. Review and analyze subpoenaed documents and identify materials that may be relevant to case. Draft questions for Respondent's appearance before UPL circuit committee; determine and prepare exhibits to accompany questions. Assist in compiling a response to public records requests.Review and analyze TFB case file information to provide assistance to bar counsel regarding legal questions, or case strategy; identify legal issues and adequacy of evidence or documentation.Assign clerical work to legal secretary to support paralegal duties as needed; assist in clerical and secretarial work when necessary.Communicate with internal and external contacts and/or entities, such as government entities, to obtain or furnish information.Work on other special projects related to UPL as assigned.Required Minimum EducationCompletion of an accredited paralegal/legal assistant course of study (proof required at interview). Juris Doctorate will substitute for this education.Required Minimum Professional Work ExperienceFour (4) years of paralegal/legal assistant experience or Florida Registered Paralegal, or Certified Legal Assistant, or Juris Doctorate.Required Licensure Certification(s)Eligibility for Florida Registered Paralegal status (registration will be expected after employment); or Florida Registered Paralegal; or Certified Paralegal/Legal Assistant.KnowledgeThe Rules Regulating the Florida BarFlorida Rules of CourtLegal terminology and the judicial processLegal Research techniques and drafting of pleadingsSkillsLegal writingLegal and analytical communication, both oral and writtenCorrect spelling, punctuation and grammar usageMS Word and other computer softwareDatabase inputInformation gatheringAnalyzing both issues of fact and issues of lawInternet and Westlaw researchAbilitiesCommunicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writingThink logically and effectively problem solveUse initiative and discretion in completing assignments with minimum supervisionInterpret TFB policies and proceduresMulti‑task with ability to organize and prioritize workPay attention to detailManage and maintain a high level of confidentialityDemonstrate initiative in group projects and individual settingsTactfully manage difficult situationsOperate well under pressure and in a team atmosphereConsistently provide an excellent service‑oriented attitudeHandle confidential and sensitive informationMay require some travelSit for long periods of time, hear and converse over the telephone, and key/work frequently on a computerLift 5 to 10 lbsPlease 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. Non‑Exempt position.This position is in an in‑office position, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and is not a remote position.#J-18808-Ljbffr