Paralegal Specialist

A Paralegal Specialist in the State Attorney’s Office is responsible for performing routine paralegal assignments in support of attorneys. A successful paralegal knows what needs to be done and does it before being asked. A paralegal in the State Attorney’s Office must have organizational, computer, and analytical skills, and display objectivity, commitment, responsibility, and reliability.

Duties include:

• Legal research including compiling, analyzing, and summarizing legal opinions and other legal material
• Examining legal instruments or other documents to ensure completeness and accuracy, as well as conformance to applicable laws, rules, precedents, and office requirements
• Assisting in case preparation for criminal law proceedings or agency hearings
• Directly interacting with victims and witnesses of crimes throughout the course of cases
• Interviewing and taking sworn affidavits from citizens or police officers and recommending possible courses of action to superiors

Minimum training and experience:

Graduation from a two-year program of study in paralegal studies or a four-year degree from an accredited college or university is required.

The SAO4 is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. It complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA).

To view available open positions within the State Attorney’s Office, please visit jobs.myflorida.com.

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