Senior Attorney

Summary function

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

Required minimum education

• Juris Doctorate
• A Florida Bar Member in Good Standing

Required minimum professional work experience

• Three (3) years legal experience as an attorney
• (1) effective case management
• (2) trials
• (3) pre-trial matters
• (4) development of trial strategy

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Presents 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

Knowledge

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

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

Benefits Information

• 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