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Senior Attorney #4222, 4225

Senior Attorney #4222, 4225

Florida Bar Foundation theTampa, FL, US
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The Florida Bar

Senior Attorney

Lawyer Regulation | Tampa Branch

Minimum starting salary $88,657.11 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.

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.

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, (1) effective case management, (2) trials, (3) pre-trial matters, and (4) development of trial strategy.

Additional information : Legal writing sample is required with resume (must be in Word or .pdf).

Knowledge :

  • The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar
  • Bar disciplinary procedures
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • 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, and key / work frequently on a computer.
  • Lift 5 to 10 lbs.

    • 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 / Non-Exempt position.

    This position is in an in-office position, located in Tampa, Florida and is not a remote position.

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