SENIOR ATTORNEY (TAMPA, FL)

SENIOR ATTORNEY

SUBMIT RESUME and LEGAL WRITING SAMPLE (in Word or .pdf as one attachment)

• The Florida Bar, with more than 87,000 members, is the statewide professional and regulatory organization for lawyers.

Job Title:

• SENIOR ATTORNEY  (Tampa Branch)

Job Summary:

• The Lawyer Regulation Tampa Branch's Senior Attorney acts as counsel at investigative, trial, and appellate levels of processing grievances against attorneys.

Starting Salary:

• $56,739

Benefits:

• EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE

 DEADLINE TO APPLY:   MONDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2009

KEYWORDS:

• Attorney
• Lawyer
• Legal
• Trial

Knowledge of:

• The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar

• TFB disciplinary procedures

• Legal terminology and the judicial process

Skilled in:

• Case management
• Preparation of pleadings, appellate briefs, and conducting discovery
• Hearings and trials
• Excellent legal and analytical communication, both oral and written
• MS Word and Internet Research

Ability to:

• 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, both verbally and in writing
• Operate well under pressure and in a team atmosphere
• Consistently provide an excellent service oriented attitude

Required Minimum Education / Licensure:

• Florida Bar Member in Good Standing

Required Minimum Professional Work Experience:

• Three (3) years legal experience as an attorney in (1) effective case management, (2) trials, (3) pre-trial matters, and (4) development of trial strategy

Please attach your resume and legal writing sample

(in Word or .pdf as one attachment)

***The Florida Bar is an Equal Opportunity Employer***

 DEADLINE TO APPLY:   MONDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2009

• Attorney
• Lawyer
• Legal
• Trial