Senior Attorney #4172

Senior Attorney #4172 Lawyer Regulation | Miami, FL Salary & Benefits Minimum starting salary $94,389.98 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). Summary Function Acts as counsel at all investigative and trial levels of processing grievances against attorneys. Minimum Education Juris Doctorate and a Florida Bar Member in Good Standing. 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 EOE. This organization participates in E-Verify. Position is open until filled. Exempt position. This position is an in-office position, located in Miami, Florida and is not a remote position. #J-18808-Ljbffr NACBA