Senior Attorney

Senior Attorney #4346

Attorney / Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP) | 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).

Summary function : Reviews written complaints and conducts preliminary investigations of opened complaints. Screens telephone inquiries on the ACAP Hotline for potential assistance.

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 : Legal Writing Sample is required with resume (must be in Word or .pdf).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Reviews written complaints to determine whether a disciplinary file should be opened. Conducts a preliminary investigation through written communication with the complainant and lawyer. Determines whether there is sufficient evidence to forward the matter to the Branch Office for additional review and / or investigation and possible referral to a grievance committee.
• Screens telephone inquiries on the ACAP Hotline to determine what action, if any, can be performed by The Florida Bar. Directs certain inquiries or minor complaints to the appropriate Bar committee program and / or public agency.
• Other duties as assigned.

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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 Tallahassee, Florida and is not a remote position.

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