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Senior Paralegal

Disability Rights Florida Dec 29,2021 Oct 26,2021 Location Tampa FL
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Public Interest

Legal Staff

Litigation

Litigation - Public Interest

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Min 5 yrs required

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The Advocacy, Education and Outreach (AEO) team is accepting applications for a Senior Paralegal. The senior paralegal is responsible for direct assistance to the attorneys/advocates in the delivery of legal and advocacy services provided by Disability Rights Florida. The senior paralegal is responsible for managing case files and assisting attorneys with providing direct client services, as well as the calendaring, scheduling, and coordinating of activities necessary to the provision of quality legal services.

The idea candidate will assist in research, the preparation of documents and filing under the supervision of the attorney as well as ensure that documents are served as required by administrative, state, or federal procedure. The paralegal at the senior level is expected to have greater familiarity with complex legal matters and works independently to coordinate investigative and litigation activities for the assigned attorneys.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensures that the rights of people with disabilities as provided for by law and regulation are enforced through effective paralegal case management of assigned projects and personal effort. 

Investigates and takes appropriate action to resolve complaints of violations, withholding or denial of rights made by or on behalf of clients by supporting assigned counsel throughout the legal process.

Demonstrates an understanding of current relevant law and procedure, as well as current relevant legislative, administrative, and regulatory policy and keeps attorneys updated on relevant changes.

Responsible for legal document management, correspondence, filing court documents, calendaring, preparing subpoenas, organization of exhibit books and indexes, and scheduling.       

Prepares pleadings for court or other tribunal as needed and appropriate with attorney supervision. 

Prepares written reports for internal and external distribution, makes recommendations for resolution of complaints to assigned attorney and keeps appropriate staff informed of progress and status.

Develops and conducts outreach, education, and training for clients and their families, community groups, public policy makers, state agency staff, and other stakeholders, as assigned. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under the direction and supervision of attorney:

Manages legal documents, maintains electronic case records and physical case records, prepares high quality legal pleadings, coordinates discovery, provides prompt and timely responses, drafts correspondence, and assists with client communications.  

Uses best practices to support attorneys with institutional intake and takes appropriate action to collect and verify information through client and witness interviews and other research, including public records requests.

Assist with trial preparation, including discovery requests, exhibits, and  indexes, scheduling, arrange subpoenas and delivery of service, schedule court reporters for depositions and hearings, arrange and schedule mediations.

Conduct legal research for the attorneys and advocates.

Prepares complete accurate and timely administrative reports, manages resources in compliance with federal and organizational cost principles, and provides assistance and oversight of office procedure.

Demonstrates outstanding time management skills and maintains case calendars, tracks case assignments, keeps contemporaneous and accurate time records and notes on case activity or projects in DRF case management database Legal Server and prepares billing reports.

Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple deadlines and priorities.

Keeps accurate and contemporaneous time records and notes on case activity or projects in DRF case management database Legal Server.

Participates in organizational events and works collaboratively with external entities to enhance the visibility of the organization and further  the rights of individuals with disabilities. 

Qualifications:

Four-year degree in a related field plus a minimum of 5 or more years working in a law office as a paralegal and significant experience working in a legal environment.

Knowledge of current administrative rules, state and federal law, regulations, court and administrative procedure and the rules of professional conduct.

Strong organizational and time management skills that will permit the paralegal to manage multiple priorities and meet internal and external deadlines.

Proficient in developing time reports for billing and fees purposes.

Physical & Other Job-related Requirements:

In an office environment, incumbent works at a seated station for several hours each day to access the use of computers, phones, and related information technology.

Some lifting and carrying of files up to 10 pounds required. Must be able to travel to work-related meetings, centers, and offices.

Some travel required. ***RESUME, DRF APPLICATION AND WRITING SAMPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE ACCEPTED (SEE BELOW).***

To apply:

  • by email: job914(at)disabilityrightsflorida.org
  • by mail: Renee Jackson, Disability Rights Florida, 2473 Care Dr. Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • or by fax: 850-617-6691

Visit http://disabilityrightsflorida.org/careers for instructions on how to submit the Disability Rights Florida application, a resume and sample writing sample.

Deadline to apply is November 16, 2021.

Our organization values diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply.

DFWP/EEO

Company info

Company Profile

Disability Rights Florida was founded in 1977 as the statewide designated protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities in the State of Florida and is the third largest Protection and Advocacy system in the nation representing a growing, diverse state. Disability Rights Florida advocates, educates, investigates, and litigates to protect and advance the rights, dignity, equal opportunities, self- determination and choices for all people with disabilities. We are a passionate, highly motivated group and we are looking for exceptional talent to join our team. Disability Rights Florida offers an excellent comprehensive employee benefit package. Some of the benefits included are paid vacation time, contributed employer medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with an employer 3% match, life, short and long-term disability insurance, and generous paid holidays. Salary is commensurate.