Senior Attorney

Senior Attorney

Acts as counsel at all investigative and trial levels of processing grievances against attorneys.

Required minimum education: Juris Doctorate and a 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prosecutes 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.
• Prepares record for and conducts grievance committee meetings and provides counsel and advice to grievance committees with respect to the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.
• 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:

• The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar
• Bar disciplinary procedures
• Rules of Civil Procedure
• Legal terminology and the judicial process
• Adobe Acrobat

Skills:

• Case management
• Preparation of pleadings and appellate briefs
• Conducting discovery
• Directing, coordinating, and conducting investigation
• Developing trial strategy
• Legal and analytical communication, both oral and written
• Using MS Word
• Conducting internet research

Abilities:

• Think logically and solve problems effectively
• Interpret policies and procedures
• Function independently, responsibly, and with initiative
• Organize and prioritize work
• Work collegially with other professionals and as part of a team
• Operate well under pressure and tactfully manage difficult situations
• Provide appropriate advice on legal issues and procedures
• Travel
• Manage a case load
• Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Use discretion and independent judgment
• Create ADA compliant forms and documents using Adobe
• Sit for long periods of time
• Hear and converse over the telephone
• Key/work frequently on a computer
• Lift 5 to 10 lbs

Please 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 an in-office position, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and is not a remote position.