Paralegal Specialist

The State of Florida seeks a highly skilled Paralegal Specialist to join the Office of the Attorney General in Tallahassee, Florida. The successful candidate will assist with civil litigation, criminal law proceedings, and agency hearings, providing critical support to attorneys and ensuring the smooth operation of the office.

1. Conduct online legal research using commercially available research applications and analyze statutes, financial records, and legal decisions to assist with pending cases or investigations.
2. Draft legal documents, including federal habeas procedural histories, discovery requests, witness lists, and exhibit lists.
3. Prepare exhibits for hearings, depositions, and trials and examine and analyze briefs, petitions, complaints, and evidence of alleged or suspected violations of laws or regulations.
4. Coordinate service of process and subpoenas, summarize deposition and trial transcripts, and assist with preparation of cross-designation documentation for attorney appearances.

The ideal candidate must have a degree or certificate in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies, or criminal justice or completion of a two-year accredited training program to become a paralegal, a legal paraprofessional, or a lawyer's or attorney's assistant.

As a member of the State of Florida team, the successful candidate will enjoy a highly competitive total compensation package featuring annual and sick leave benefits, nine paid holidays, and state group insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance.