FDC-PARALEGAL SPECIALIST-70027727-CENTRAL OFFICE

Requisition No: 842217 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC-PARALEGAL SPECIALIST-70027727-CENTRAL OFFICE

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70027727 

Salary:  $42,259.88 - $44,607.42 Annual Range 

Posting Closing Date: 12/10/2024 

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***INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT***

Paralegal Specialist – 70027727

****INTERNAL OPPORTUNITY ONLY – Must be currently employed with the Florida Department of Corrections to be considered for this position.

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located Central Office in the Office of General Counsel.

Salary: $42,259.88 - $44,607.42 Annual Range (Based on years of experience.)

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This is a highly responsible legal administrative position which requires knowledge in the exercise of independent judgement in complex and technical areas.
• Reviews claims analysis requests sent by Risk Management to the Deputy General Counsel; investigates subject matter, and prepares replies as designated by the Deputy General Counsel.
• Reviews litigation discovery requests sent by contract counsel and Office of the Attorney General; gathers documentary information, distributes requests for written responses, and coordinates final replies for the Deputy General Counsel.
• Reviews complaints, petitions and other documents received from inmates, courts, attorneys, private citizens, outside agencies and employees. Maintains log of cases including nature of complaint and relief requested. Determines whether said documents are administrative, civil or criminal in nature; determines type of manner of service of process. Determines where documents should be sent representation, ie., Attorney General’s Office – criminal or civil section, Risk Management or in-house. When necessary, conducts research through court or judicial contact to properly categorize and route documents. Provides instruction and oversight to institutional Litigation Coordinators on service of process issues and processing of litigation documents. Prepares documents for transmittal by hand delivery on day of receipt. Maintains all potential litigation files not sent for representation.
• Reviews correspondence and mail of the Deputy General Counsel; distributes to other areas, as appropriate, organizes remaining mail for review by the Deputy General Counsel, investigates subject matter and prepare replies in correspondence matters delegated by the Deputy General Counsel.
• Researches and gathers documentation and other information in response to requests form the Department of Financial Services, Division of Risk Management, for the purpose of determining the disposition of claims or lawsuits. Drafts letters and memoranda directing institutional, regional or Central Office staff to provide the specified information and documents.
• Performs special assignments, research and related report or correspondence preparation as designated by the Deputy General Counsel.
• Maintains various computer logs and tracking systems that record correspondence, documents, reports and other records and information. Assists in the maintenance of legal bureau files.
• Responds to inquires and provides assistance to outside agencies, judges, court personnel, attorneys and private citizens regarding active and potential litigation.
• Assists in the maintenance of the general, case and research files of the Deputy General Counsel.
• Assists in maintaining the schedule of the Deputy General Counsel and tickler system for outstanding special assignments by the Deputy General Counsel.
• Responsible for handling the ethics and legislature for The Office of General Counsel.

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:
  • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience redacting documents.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience using Adobe Pro.
• Experience scheduling and/or calendaring.
• Experience using GovQA.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks. If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge, and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.