PARALEGAL SPECIALIST

Location: Hillsborough County. Applicants interested in working in counties/cities other than Hillsborough County will need to apply for positions advertised for those specific areas on the People First System.

Annual Salary: $37,000.08. Internal salary appointments are determined according to DCF Salary policy. Job Responsibilities/Examples of Work May Include: Preparing legal documents Coordinating service of process Maintaining case files Maintaining court calendars Maintaining litigation timetables Filing pleadings and other legal documents with the clerk of court Performing legal research for attorneys, subject to supervision Coordinating inter-agency and intra-agency legal functions Performing notary functions Attending hearings to assist counsel Assisting witnesses with court proceedings Entering data timely and accurately into statewide databases Minimum Requirements: 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 A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in allied legal services Two years of experience involving paralegal work Two years of experience in legal secretarial work Special Note: Incumbents in this position may be required to transport files (up to 25 lbs.) to and from the courthouse regularly. Background screening requirement: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. 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. 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.