PARALEGAL SPECIALIST OPS

Florida Department of Children and Families – Children’s Legal Services Program is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to work in our Children’s Legal Services Division, a premier statewide law firm. This is an excellent opportunity to work among an elite group of dedicated legal child advocates to ensure justice for the children of Florida. The position is OPS, paid $17.79 per hour, scheduled for full‑time hours.

Job Responsibilities

• Preparing legal documents.
• Coordinating service of process.
• Maintaining case files and court calendars.
• Maintaining litigation timetables.
• Filing pleadings and other legal documents with the clerk of court.
• Performing legal research for attorneys, subject to supervision.
• Coordinating inter‑agency and intra‑agency legal functions.
• Performing notary functions.
• Assisting witnesses with court proceedings.
• Entering data timely and accurately into statewide databases.

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of a training program to become a legal assistant, paralegal, legal paraprofessional, or a lawyer's/attorney's assistant.
• Degree or certificate in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies, or allied legal services.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in allied legal services.
• Two years of experience involving paralegal work.
• Two years of experience in legal secretarial work.

Special Note

• Incumbents in this position may be required to transport files (up to 25 lbs.) to and from the courthouse regularly.
• Some Agency positions may require successful completion of pre‑interview assessment or work sample prior to interview.
• Ability to speak/read/write Spanish, Creole, French, or other foreign language may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency need at time of interview.

Location

Orange Park, Clay County, Florida (ZIP 32065, 32073, 32605)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Florida is an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center. Veterans' preference will be given to eligible veterans and their spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act. The State of Florida is an EEO employer.