State of Florida
Job Details
Requisition No: 866691
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - 60071407
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 60071407
Salary: AGENCY TO UPDATE (Annual Salary: $37,000.08)
Posting Closing Date: 12/20/2025
Location: Circuit 1 (Escambia and/or Santa Rosa County). Other counties apply separately.
Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to work in our Children's Legal Services Division, a premier statewide law firm. This is an excellent opportunity to work among an elite group of dedicated legal child advocates to ensure justice for the children of Florida.
Responsibilities
Preparing legal documents
Entering data timely and accurately into statewide databases
Tracking cases and actions
Coordinating service of process
Maintaining digital case files
Maintaining court calendars and litigation timetables
Filing pleadings and other legal documents with the clerk of court
Performing legal research for attorneys under supervision
Coordinating inter‑agency and intra‑agency legal functions
Performing notary functions
Attending hearings to assist counsel
Assisting witnesses with court proceedings
Discovery redactions
Qualifications / Preferences
Completion of a training program to become a legal assistant, paralegal, legal paraprofessional, or lawyer’s/attorney’s assistant; or
Degree or certificate in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies or allied legal services; or
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with a major in allied legal services; or
One‑two years of experience involving paralegal work; or
One‑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.
Background Screening It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
Contact IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS APPLYING ONLINE, PLEASE CALL THE PEOPLEFIRST SERVICE CENTER AT (877) 562-7287.
Equal Opportunity & Veterans Preference 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). 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. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (e.g., 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.
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Requisition No: 866691
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - 60071407
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 60071407
Salary: AGENCY TO UPDATE (Annual Salary: $37,000.08)
Posting Closing Date: 12/20/2025
Location: Circuit 1 (Escambia and/or Santa Rosa County). Other counties apply separately.
Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to work in our Children's Legal Services Division, a premier statewide law firm. This is an excellent opportunity to work among an elite group of dedicated legal child advocates to ensure justice for the children of Florida.
Responsibilities
Preparing legal documents
Entering data timely and accurately into statewide databases
Tracking cases and actions
Coordinating service of process
Maintaining digital case files
Maintaining court calendars and litigation timetables
Filing pleadings and other legal documents with the clerk of court
Performing legal research for attorneys under supervision
Coordinating inter‑agency and intra‑agency legal functions
Performing notary functions
Attending hearings to assist counsel
Assisting witnesses with court proceedings
Discovery redactions
Qualifications / Preferences
Completion of a training program to become a legal assistant, paralegal, legal paraprofessional, or lawyer’s/attorney’s assistant; or
Degree or certificate in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies or allied legal services; or
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with a major in allied legal services; or
One‑two years of experience involving paralegal work; or
One‑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.
Background Screening It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
Contact IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS APPLYING ONLINE, PLEASE CALL THE PEOPLEFIRST SERVICE CENTER AT (877) 562-7287.
Equal Opportunity & Veterans Preference 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). 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. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (e.g., 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.
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