Senior Attorney
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.
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.
- Prepares record for and conducts grievance committee meetings and provides counsel and advice to grievance committees with respect to the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.
- 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:
- The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar
- Bar disciplinary procedures
- Rules of Civil Procedure
- Legal terminology and the judicial process
- Adobe Acrobat
Skills:
- Case management
- Preparation of pleadings and appellate briefs
- Conducting discovery
- Directing, coordinating, and conducting investigation
- Developing trial strategy
- Legal and analytical communication, both oral and written
- Using MS Word
- Conducting internet research
Abilities:
- 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
- Create ADA compliant forms and documents using Adobe
- Sit for long periods of time
- Hear and converse over the telephone
- Key/work frequently on a computer
- Lift 5 to 10 lbs
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 an in-office position, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and is not a remote position.