Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL at Greenspoon Marder LLP
Description of Work
The NC Department of Justice (DOJ) is looking for a leader, strategist, and partner to help us provide excellent representation to the clients represented by the Services to State Agencies Section. This position will be responsible for setting the tone and providing leadership and management for the Section.
The Section provides a full range of legal services, including litigation before State and federal tribunals, to a number of State agencies or agency components, including the Administrative Office of the Courts, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and its boards and commissions, the Department of State Treasurer, the Office of State Human Resources and its commission, the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, the Credit Union Division, the Department of Information Technology and its boards and commissions, the Lottery and its commission, the Office of the Commissioner of Banks and its commission, the Office of State Controller, and the Wildlife Resources Commission. The Section also provides legal services to a number of occupational licensing boards and commissions.
This position coordinates and supervises the work of a Section which is comprised of one attorney supervisor, sixteen attorneys, two paralegals, and two support staff members. Because most of the attorneys in the Section represent different clients, with varying missions and goals, the individual in this position must possess a wide array of subject matter expertise, including the enforcement and regulatory rights of different State agencies, boards and commissions, public records laws, open meeting laws, Chapter 93B – Occupational Licensing Boards, Chapter 150B – Administrative Procedures Act, Ethics Act, Chapter 143 – Defense of State Employees, and State contracting terms and conditions and processes.
Additionally, since the Services to State Agencies’ attorneys work on many complex cases this position must be thoroughly familiar with complex litigation processes and procedures and collaborate well with other positions at DOJ, including the Civil Division Head, the Civil Bureau Chief, members of the Solicitor General and General Counsel’s Offices and other attorneys and work groups throughout the legal services division.
This attorney handles the following administrative responsibilities: approving time in Beacon; monthly updating the DOJ Tracker; providing monthly highlights of work completed in the Section; compiling information for the DOJ annual report; compiling information for legislative reports submitted by DOJ; reviewing and approving travel expenses and other costs and expenses; updating job descriptions; and, maintaining the cooperative agreements between State agencies, boards and commissions and DOJ.
The attorney in this position must exercise substantial discretion and make quick, independent decisions when appropriate, but also recognize when matters need to involve the Division Head and others within DOJ, including the Civil Bureau Chief, Solicitor General’s Office and the General Counsel’s Office. Additionally, the attorney in this position must be able to work effectively with individuals outside of DOJ, including high-level State officials in a complex, constantly changing environment.
This position provides direct representation to the Office of the State Controller. This position also provides oversight to the legal services provided to the various State agencies, boards and commissions represented by the Section, including weighing in on trial and settlement strategies.
This position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil litigator with management skills who has ability to promptly make management and legal strategy decisions, and execute on those decisions.
As part of your application, management is requesting that you submit one writing sample no more than 20 pages, preferably a civil trial or appellate brief or memorandum, that you independently authored.
THE STARTING SALARY FOR A NEW HIRE TO THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO THE RECRUITMENT RANGE OF $116,147 – $138,083. Salary offers for the selected candidate are based on the candidate’s education and experience related to the position, as well as our agency budget and equity.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is LG10. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. Please detail ALL work history including non-state service experience. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY or MAY NOT result.
The State of North Carolina offers employer paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at Employee Benefits.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Ability to provide technical and administrative supervision of others.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, court decisions, legal principles, and other legal precedents.
Ability to conduct complex civil litigation in specialized areas of law from the trial stage through the appellate stage.
Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly, concisely, and logically in oral and written form.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and five years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.
Management preferences include the following:
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills. Ability to independently develop creative solutions to legal issues and management challenges. Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with management, colleagues, team members, and clients. Ability to lead a team of specialized professionals effectively. Ability to effectively and independently lead and manage a cohesive team of specialized professionals and support staff. Demonstrated ability to master technical areas of law. Experience independently litigating cases in a variety of forums, including administrative tribunals and State and Federal courts. Ability to multi-task and prioritize case deadlines successfully.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The NC Department of Justice accomplishes our goals through our DOJ Organizational Values of Public Service, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Diversity, and Innovation. We encourage all qualified candidates who are committed to these values and want to make a difference in the lives of our citizens to apply for this opportunity.
Please be sure to complete the application in full.
Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.
Using the terms “See Resume” or “See Attachment” will not be accepted and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.
Transcripts: Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application.
If a transcript has been requested, your application will be considered incomplete if you do not provide one. Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable.
Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.
Any licenses or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form.
Veterans Preference: Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
Application status: To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks. All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled.
NeoGov Help Line: If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the NC DOJ Human Resources office.
The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The NC Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Department of Justice
Human Resources Office
114 W. Edenton Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-716-6490
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Greenspoon Marder LLP
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
