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State of Florida Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Requisition No: 858532
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - 60074585
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 60074585
Salary: AGENCY TO UPDATE
Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2025
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Description:
This is work assisting lawyers in the Children’s Legal Services program by preparing legal documents, scheduling court events, filing and serving legal documents, and preparing discovery. The work is challenging but incredibly rewarding.
Location:
Hillsborough County. Applicants interested in working in counties/cities other than Hillsborough County will need to apply for positions advertised for those specific areas on the People First System.
Annual Salary:
$37,000.08. Internal salary appointments are determined according to DCF Salary policy.
Job Responsibilities/Examples Of Work May Include
Preparing legal documents; Coordinating service of process; Maintaining case files; Maintaining court calendars; Maintaining litigation timetables; Filing pleadings and other legal documents with the clerk of court; Performing legal research for attorneys, subject to supervision. Coordinating inter-agency and intra-agency legal functions. Performing notary functions; Attending hearings to assist counsel; Assisting witnesses with court proceedings; and Entering data timely and accurately into statewide databases.
Minimum Requirements
Completion of a training program to become a legal assistant, a paralegal, a legal paraprofessional or a lawyer's or attorney's assistant; or A degree or certificate in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies or allied legal services; or A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in allied legal services; or Two years of experience involving paralegal work; or Two years of experience in legal secretarial work.
Special Note
Incumbents in this position may be required to transport files (up to 25 lbs.) to and from the courthouse regularly. Some Agency positions may require successful completion of pre-interview assessment or work sample prior to interview. Ability to speak/read/write Spanish/Creole/French or other foreign language may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency need at time of interview.
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. Seniority level
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PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - 60074585
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State of Florida 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - 60074585
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State of Florida Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Requisition No: 858532
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - 60074585
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 60074585
Salary: AGENCY TO UPDATE
Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2025
Total Compensation Estimator
Tool
Description:
This is work assisting lawyers in the Children’s Legal Services program by preparing legal documents, scheduling court events, filing and serving legal documents, and preparing discovery. The work is challenging but incredibly rewarding.
Location:
Hillsborough County. Applicants interested in working in counties/cities other than Hillsborough County will need to apply for positions advertised for those specific areas on the People First System.
Annual Salary:
$37,000.08. Internal salary appointments are determined according to DCF Salary policy.
Job Responsibilities/Examples Of Work May Include
Preparing legal documents; Coordinating service of process; Maintaining case files; Maintaining court calendars; Maintaining litigation timetables; Filing pleadings and other legal documents with the clerk of court; Performing legal research for attorneys, subject to supervision. Coordinating inter-agency and intra-agency legal functions. Performing notary functions; Attending hearings to assist counsel; Assisting witnesses with court proceedings; and Entering data timely and accurately into statewide databases.
Minimum Requirements
Completion of a training program to become a legal assistant, a paralegal, a legal paraprofessional or a lawyer's or attorney's assistant; or A degree or certificate in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies or allied legal services; or A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in allied legal services; or Two years of experience involving paralegal work; or Two years of experience in legal secretarial work.
Special Note
Incumbents in this position may be required to transport files (up to 25 lbs.) to and from the courthouse regularly. Some Agency positions may require successful completion of pre-interview assessment or work sample prior to interview. Ability to speak/read/write Spanish/Creole/French or other foreign language may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency need at time of interview.
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. Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Legal Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at State of Florida by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Paralegal” roles.
Tampa, FL $65,000.00-$75,000.00 2 weeks ago Tampa, FL $70,000.00-$75,000.00 2 weeks ago Tampa — Local Government and Litigation Legal Assistant
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