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Senior Attorney Jobs in Sunrise, Florida, USA at The Florida Bar
Senior Attorney #4349
Lawyer Regulation Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Minimum starting salary $91,640.76 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: Acts as counsel at all investigative and trial levels of processing grievances against attorneys.
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 and employment application (must be in Word or .pdf).
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.
Provides counsel and advice to grievance committees with respect to the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar and prepares written reports explaining all committee decisions.
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.
Knowledge of:
The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar
Bar disciplinary procedures
Rules of Civil Procedure
Legal terminology and the judicial process
Skilled in:
Case management
Preparation of pleadings
Conducting discovery
Directing, coordinating, and conducting investigation
Developing trial strategy
Legal and analytical communication, both oral and written
Using MS Word
Conducting internet research
Ability to:
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
Ability to lift 5 to 10 lbs
Ability to sit for long periods of time
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 position.
This position is in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and is not a remote position.
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Title: Senior Attorney
Company: The Florida Bar
Location: Sunrise, Florida, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Litigation)
