Florida Bar Foundation the
The Florida Bar
Senior Attorney – Diversion/Discipline Consultation Service #2151 Lawyer Regulation Headquarters | Tallahassee
Minimum starting salary $87,804.63 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).
Legal Writing Sample is required with resume (must be in Word or .pdf).
Summary Function Provides Diversion/Discipline Consultation Services; Administers the Lawyer Regulation Practice and Professionalism Enhancement Program (PPEP).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Conducts court-ordered discipline and diversion consultations throughout the state, handles highly confidential information, prepares comprehensive reports on administrative management consultations.
Administers the Lawyer Regulation Practice and Professionalism Enhancement Program (PPEP): oversight, scheduling and attending Ethics School and other bar workshops; updating presentations and written materials; monitoring files for attorney compliance; handling noncompliance and HQ order to show cause matters.
Researches, reviews and maintains familiarity with a wide variety of new information relating to law practice management: new Bar rules, ethics opinions, technology, marketing, case management, law firm economics, records information management, and general law office management through reading, courses, and professional networks.
Develops resources such as checklists, forms, presentations for Florida Bar members; serves as speaker at Bar-sponsored events.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
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.
Additional Information Certified Legal Manager (CLM) certificate preferred, but not required.
Knowledge
Law office management principles, techniques, and best practices including law firm economics; financial management and reporting; trust accounting; human resources management and recruiting; communications; paralegal utilization guidelines; facilities management; records information management; marketing; technology management; legal research methods and library management; structure and governance of law offices and law firms; plan retreats, start-ups, mergers, acquisitions and dissolutions, and general law office management.
The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar and The Florida Bar Ethics Opinions.
Seminar course development, production and presentation.
Commonly used equipment, software, vendors, products, and service providers in the legal marketplace.
Supervisory principles and practices.
Legal Terminology.
Skills
Law office management.
Team-building skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Legal and analytical communication, both oral and written.
Preparation of Pleadings.
Public speaking.
Conducting Internet Research.
Using MS Word.
Abilities
Interpret policies, processes, and procedures.
Learn The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.
Think logically and solve problems effectively.
Function independently, responsibly, and with initiative.
Provide appropriate advice and solutions to law office management issues.
Organize and prioritize work.
Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
Work collegially with other professionals and as part of a team.
Develop written communications, management forms and checklists, reference guides, articles for publication, and numerous reports.
Develop both short-term and long-term action plans.
Consistently provide an excellent service-oriented attitude.
Operate well under pressure and tactfully manage difficult situations.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion and employ sound independent judgment.
Multitask known deadlines with daily incoming telephonic and e-mail requests from members, bar counsel, and other bar staff regarding law office management and practice management assistance.
Travel.
Ability to sit for long periods of time, hear and converse over the telephone, and key/work frequently on a computer; lift 5 to 10 lbs.
Notify HR, in advance, if reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the employment process.
EOE. This organization participates in E-Verify. Position is open until filled. Exempt position. This position is an in-office position, located in Tallahassee, Florida and is not a remote position.
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Senior Attorney – Diversion/Discipline Consultation Service #2151 Lawyer Regulation Headquarters | Tallahassee
Minimum starting salary $87,804.63 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).
Legal Writing Sample is required with resume (must be in Word or .pdf).
Summary Function Provides Diversion/Discipline Consultation Services; Administers the Lawyer Regulation Practice and Professionalism Enhancement Program (PPEP).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Conducts court-ordered discipline and diversion consultations throughout the state, handles highly confidential information, prepares comprehensive reports on administrative management consultations.
Administers the Lawyer Regulation Practice and Professionalism Enhancement Program (PPEP): oversight, scheduling and attending Ethics School and other bar workshops; updating presentations and written materials; monitoring files for attorney compliance; handling noncompliance and HQ order to show cause matters.
Researches, reviews and maintains familiarity with a wide variety of new information relating to law practice management: new Bar rules, ethics opinions, technology, marketing, case management, law firm economics, records information management, and general law office management through reading, courses, and professional networks.
Develops resources such as checklists, forms, presentations for Florida Bar members; serves as speaker at Bar-sponsored events.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
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.
Additional Information Certified Legal Manager (CLM) certificate preferred, but not required.
Knowledge
Law office management principles, techniques, and best practices including law firm economics; financial management and reporting; trust accounting; human resources management and recruiting; communications; paralegal utilization guidelines; facilities management; records information management; marketing; technology management; legal research methods and library management; structure and governance of law offices and law firms; plan retreats, start-ups, mergers, acquisitions and dissolutions, and general law office management.
The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar and The Florida Bar Ethics Opinions.
Seminar course development, production and presentation.
Commonly used equipment, software, vendors, products, and service providers in the legal marketplace.
Supervisory principles and practices.
Legal Terminology.
Skills
Law office management.
Team-building skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Legal and analytical communication, both oral and written.
Preparation of Pleadings.
Public speaking.
Conducting Internet Research.
Using MS Word.
Abilities
Interpret policies, processes, and procedures.
Learn The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.
Think logically and solve problems effectively.
Function independently, responsibly, and with initiative.
Provide appropriate advice and solutions to law office management issues.
Organize and prioritize work.
Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
Work collegially with other professionals and as part of a team.
Develop written communications, management forms and checklists, reference guides, articles for publication, and numerous reports.
Develop both short-term and long-term action plans.
Consistently provide an excellent service-oriented attitude.
Operate well under pressure and tactfully manage difficult situations.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion and employ sound independent judgment.
Multitask known deadlines with daily incoming telephonic and e-mail requests from members, bar counsel, and other bar staff regarding law office management and practice management assistance.
Travel.
Ability to sit for long periods of time, hear and converse over the telephone, and key/work frequently on a computer; lift 5 to 10 lbs.
Notify HR, in advance, if reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the employment process.
EOE. This organization participates in E-Verify. Position is open until filled. Exempt position. This position is an in-office position, located in Tallahassee, Florida and is not a remote position.
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