Attorney OR Senior Attorney - Lawyer Regulation Headquarters

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Presents arguments in trials and other legal proceedings.
• Completes all legal functions in disciplinary cases, including investigations, preparation of pleadings, conducting discovery, handling hearings and trials, and preparing appellate records.
• Provides counsel and advice to grievance committees regarding the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar and prepares written reports explaining committee decisions.
• Conducts investigations of complaints alleging violations of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar and makes decisions about whether complaints should be dismissed or referred to grievance committees.

Knowledge Required

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

Skills Required

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

Pay and Schedule

• Attorney: $79,822.39
• Senior Attorney: $87,804.63

Location

Tallahassee, Florida