Attorney OR Senior Attorney & LR HQ

Attorney OR Senior Attorney #4216 Lawyer Regulation Headquarters | Tallahassee This position may be filled at either the Attorney or Senior Attorney level. Salary Range Attorney: $79,822.39 Senior Attorney: $87,804.63 With 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). Summary Acts as counsel at all investigative, and trial, levels of processing grievances against attorneys. 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. Required Minimum Education Juris Doctorate and a Florida Bar Member in Good Standing. Required Minimum Professional Work Experience Attorney: One (1) year of legal experience as an attorney. Senior Attorney: Three (3) years legal experience as an attorney. Knowledge of The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar Bar disciplinary procedures Adobe Acrobat Rules of Civil Procedure Legal terminology and the judicial process Skilled in 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 Ability to 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 Ability to lift 5 to 10 lbs Ability to sit for long periods of time 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 Tallahassee, Florida and is not a remote position. #J-18808-Ljbffr