Senior Attorney

Senior Attorney

Lawyer Regulation | Fort Lauderdale, FL

Minimum starting salary $94,389.98 | Employees of The Florida Bar are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The Florida Bar offers a comprehensive benefits package - while not all benefits are listed below, key highlights include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer contribution pension plan
• Accrued vacation and sick leave, along with personal holidays and paid holidays
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care

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

Juris Doctorate and a Florida Bar Member in Good Standing.

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.

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.

The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar

Bar disciplinary procedures

Rules of Civil Procedure

Legal terminology and the judicial process

Adobe Acrobat

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

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.