Legal Assistant – Paralegal Specialist II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Provide support to the Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel for the Florida Highway Patrol, along with other assigned FHP Troop Legal Advisors.

• Assist attorneys in managing Department civil, administrative, and appellate litigation, primarily related to asset forfeitures involving the Florida Highway Patrol.

• Draft pleadings, orders, motions, memoranda of law, and various legal correspondence.

• Conduct legal research and gather data as needed.

• Oversee attorney calendars and monitor important deadlines.

• Organize litigation files within the case management system.

• Submit litigation documents to clerks of court and/or judges.

• Arrange and schedule court hearings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Responses to qualifying questions from applicants must be explicitly detailed in the employment history.

• Clearly define software systems, actual work experience, and duration of employment.

• Familiarity with court filing requirements is essential.

• Understanding of how to properly prepare court pleadings and legal correspondence.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general computer skills.

• Willingness to learn new software applications.

• Capability to conduct both legal and general research.

• Ability to work independently without close supervision.

• Competence to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment with a strong focus on detail.

• Skill in interacting with clients in a courteous and professional manner.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

• Travel, including overnight trips, may be necessary.

• Completion of a Level 2 background investigation and obtaining CJIS security clearance, including fingerprinting, are mandatory employment conditions.

• Applicants requiring CJIS security clearance must disclose any criminal records that are sealed or expunged.

• Preference will be given to those with at least two years of legal office experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, particularly in drafting legal documents and pleadings.

• Preferred experience includes work with civil forfeitures and/or criminal law practice.

• Additional preferred qualifications: knowledge of court filing requirements, online legal research tools, civil/appellate/administrative litigation, state travel regulations, and scheduling/managing calendars.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave

• Annual and Sick Leave Package

• Nine Paid Holidays

• State Health and Life Insurance

• Educational Benefits

• Contributory Retirement Plan

• Competitive medical and life insurance options

• Retirement benefits

• Educational assistance

• Veterans’ Preference for eligible candidates