⁠​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌⁠ Senior Attorney #4172 | 4143 Lawyer Regulation | Fort Lauderdale, FL Minimum starting salary $94,389.98 | Employees of The Florida Bar are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Benefits Information:

The Florida Bar offers a comprehensive benefits package

• while not all benefits are listed below, key highlights include:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer contribution pension plan
• Accrued vacation and sick leave, along with personal holidays and paid holidays
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care Summary function: 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.