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FL-DEP-Office of General Counsel-Paralegal / Legal Secretary

TPI Global Solutions

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • $20–$30 Per Hour
  • Temporary
  • Contractor
  • Full-time

Highlights

Contract Position Requirements The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation by managing court filings, maintaining case files, coordinating schedules, preparing legal documentation, and ensuring compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can effectively manage multiple priorities, communicate with judicial assistants and court personnel, prepare legal documents, and support attorneys throughout the litigation process.

Numbers & Facts

LocationTallahassee, FL
Job TypeTemporary, Contractor, Full-time
IndustryComputer/IT Services
Salary$20–$30 Per Hour
Company Size1 to 9 employees
Year Founded2016
Websitehttps://www.shglobalsolutions.com

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Office of General Counsel-Paralegal / Legal Secretary
Duration: 6+ months contract with high possibility for extension
Location: Tallahassee, FL – Onsite Position
 
Position Summary
  • Our client is seeking an experienced Paralegal/Legal Secretary with 3-5 years of legal support experience to provide comprehensive litigation and administrative support to a team of 3-4 attorneys.
  • The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Florida court system, experience with court filings, case management, attorney calendar coordination, and litigation support functions.
  • This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can effectively manage multiple priorities, communicate with judicial assistants and court personnel, prepare legal documents, and support attorneys throughout the litigation process.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide legal secretarial and administrative support to assigned attorneys.
  • Format, proofread, finalize, type, and electronically file legal documents.
  • Prepare correspondence, pleadings, motions, notices, subpoenas, and other legal documents from drafts and templates.
  • File pleadings, motions, and other court documents with Florida Circuit Courts, DOAH, and other appropriate tribunals.
  • Maintain and organize attorney case files, both electronic and physical.
  • Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling hearings, depositions, mediations, trials, and client meetings.
  • Coordinate and communicate with Judicial Assistants regarding scheduling and court matters.
  • Assist attorneys with discovery requests, responses, and document production.
  • Prepare exhibits, hearing binders, and case-related documentation.
  • Arrange for service of process and maintain tracking of legal deadlines.
  • Retain and schedule court reporters and obtain hearing and deposition transcripts.
  • Monitor court dockets and case activities.
  • Perform general administrative duties, including answering phones, coordinating travel arrangements, and supporting office operations.
  • Assist with closing case files and records management activities.
  • Required Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Legal Secretary.
  • Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously (3-4 attorneys preferred).
  • Knowledge of Florida court procedures, rules, and electronic filing systems.
  • Experience filing documents with Florida Circuit Courts and the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH).
  • Strong litigation support experience, including discovery, exhibits, and pleadings preparation.
  • Experience communicating with judges' offices and Judicial Assistants.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Experience using Adobe Acrobat for document preparation and management.
  • Exceptional organizational, time management, and communication skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
  • Prior experience in a litigation practice environment.
  • Familiarity with court docketing systems and case management software.
  • Experience preparing trial exhibits and hearing materials.
  • Knowledge of e-filing requirements and court deadlines.
Skills & Competencies
  • Litigation Support
  • Court Filings & E-Filing
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Case Management
  • Calendar Management
  • Discovery Coordination
  • Pleadings & Motion Formatting
  • Court Scheduling
  • Records Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
Contract Position Requirements
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation by managing court filings, maintaining case files, coordinating schedules, preparing legal documentation, and ensuring compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.
  • This role demands strong organizational skills, accuracy, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.

About Company

SH Global Solutions is a certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Maryland. Established in 2016 to modernize commercial and government technology to mitigate cybersecurity threats and to secure data centers from increasingly more frequent cyber attacks, we specialize in providing Information Technology (IT) solutions and services to government and commercial organizations. Our core areas of core expertise are focused in:

● Datacenter consolidation/optimization - this includes designing, procuring, and installing turnkey secure, modern infrastructure solutions including scalable and modular systems

● Professional program and project management services for large and complex projects

● In-building wireless solutions to enable 5G technology and connect to the growing Internet of Things (IoT)

Our team is comprised of highly skilled and dedicated professionals, uniquely qualified in cutting-edge technology, and engineering, and in the rapid deployment and implementation of new technologies.  Our CEO is a retired United States Air Force Colonel and entrepreneur with over 25 years supporting the DOD, US Government agencies, and NATO worldwide.

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