Attorney OR Senior Attorney - Lawyer Regulation Headquarters

Attorney OR Senior AttorneyLawyer Regulation Headquarters | TallahasseeThis position may be filled at either the Attorney or Senior Attorney level.Salary RangeAttorney: $79,822.39Senior Attorney: $87,804.63With 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).Legal Writing Sample is required with resume (must be in Word or .pdf).SummaryActs as counsel at all investigative and trial levels of processing grievances against attorneys.Required minimum educationJuris Doctorate and a Florida Bar Member in Good Standing.Required minimum professional work experienceAttorney: One (1) year of legal experience as an attorney.Senior Attorney: Three (3) years legal experience as an attorney.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProsecutes trials. Completes all legal functions in disciplinary cases as necessary to resolve cases. This includes investigation, preparation of pleadings, conducting discovery, handling hearings and trials before Court-appointed referees, and preparing appellate records.Provides counsel and advice to grievance committees with respect to the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar and prepares written reports explaining all committee decisions.Conducts investigation of complaints alleging violation of Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. Makes decisions as to whether complaints should be dismissed or forwarded to a grievance committee for appropriate action.Other duties as assigned.Knowledge ofThe Rules Regulating The Florida BarBar disciplinary proceduresRules of Civil ProcedureLegal terminology and the judicial processSkilled inCase managementPreparation of pleadingsConducting discoveryDirecting, coordinating, and conducting investigationDeveloping trial strategyLegal and analytical communication, both oral and writtenUsing MS WordConducting internet researchAbility toThink logically and solve problems effectivelyInterpret policies and proceduresFunction independently, responsibly, and with initiativeOrganize and prioritize workWork collegially with other professionals and as part of a teamOperate well under pressure and tactfully manage difficult situationsProvide appropriate advice on legal issues and proceduresTravelManage a case loadCommunicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writingUse discretion and independent judgmentAbility to left 5 to 10 lbsAbility to sit for long periods of timePlease 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 Tallahassee, Florida and is not a remote position.#J-18808-Ljbffr