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Senior AttorneyThe Florida Bar • Tallahassee, FL, US
Senior Attorney

Senior Attorney

The Florida Bar • Tallahassee, FL, US
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Senior Attorney

Join the Florida Bar as a Senior Attorney in Tallahassee, Florida.

Pay Range

$87,804.63 / yr

Summary

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

Required Minimum Education

Juris Doctorate and a Florida Bar Member in Good Standing.

Required Minimum Professional Work Experience

Three (3) years legal experience as an attorney in effective case management, trials, pre-trial matters, and development of trial strategy.

Additional Information

Legal Writing Sample is required with resume and employment application (must be in Word or .pdf).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prosecutes trials.
  • Completes all legal functions in disciplinary cases as necessary to resolve cases.
  • Investigates, prepares pleadings, conducts discovery, handles hearings and trials before Court-appointed referees, and prepares appellate records.
  • Provides counsel and advice to grievance committees with respect to the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar and prepares written reports explaining all committee decisions.
  • 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 of

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

    • Skilled in

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

    • Ability to

  • 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
  • Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing
  • Use discretion and independent judgment

    • Please notify HR, in advance, if you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the employment process.

    EOE. This organization participates in E-Verify. Position is open until filled. Exempt position.

    This position is in Tallahassee, Florida and is not a remote position.

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