Paralegal Specialist III-Career Criminal/Robbery and Repeat Offender Unit

Location:  E.R. Graham Building

1350 Northwest 12 Avenue

                   Miami, FL 33136

 Position Overview

 The Paralegal III in the Career Criminal Robbery (CCR)/ROC Unit is responsible for performing highly complex and independent assignments in support of the Division Chief and Assistant Chiefs as well as the ASA’s in CCR. The work shift for this position is 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Job Responsibilities are:

•  Analyzing and summarizing information on statutes, memoranda, and other legal material
• Examining and analyzing arrest affidavits for legal criteria as related to habitual offenders, habitual violent offenders, PRRP, and Gort
• Examining legal documents to insure completeness of information and conformity with pertinent laws, rules, regulations, precedents, or office requirements
• Assisting in legal research
• Handling high volume public contact
• Performing other related duties as assigned

The Minimum requirements are:

•  Bachelor’s Degree, and one (1) year experience as a Paralegal, Victim Witness Counselor, Case Analyst, or Legal Secretary (Trial Coordinator), or
• Associate Degree and three (3) years’ experience as a Paralegal, Victim Witness Counselor, Case Analyst, or Legal Secretary (Trial Coordinator), or
• Successful completion of a two (2) year Paralegal program and three (3) years’ experience as a Paralegal, Victim Witness Counselor, Case Analyst, or Legal Secretary (Trial Coordinator), or
• Five (5) years equivalent combination of experience working as a as a Paralegal, Victim Witness Counselor, Case Analyst, or Legal Secretary (Trial Coordinator)

The Preferred Qualities/Characteristics are:

•  Possessing knowledge of the criminal justice system

Specific Qualities/Characteristics:

 The Successful Candidate must be able to:

• Be detail-oriented
• Work effectively under pressure and independently
• Manage multiple priorities and meet stringent deadlines
• Possess and demonstrate significant knowledge of computer programs
• Possess and demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities
• Possess and demonstrate exceptional writing skills
• Possess and demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills
• Be personable and positive, demonstrating compassion and providing excellent customer service to all levels of staff and the public

 Starting Annual Salary: $39,091.20

*Note:  Please be advised the stating salary for this position is non-negotiable.

 To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application, and updated resume to: [email protected]., with the Subject: Paralegal Specialist III – Career Criminal.
Applications can be downloaded from our website at:  www.miamisao.com.

The State Attorney’s Office reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement without prior written or other notice.  All information provided by applicants is subject to verification and background investigation.  False statements or omission of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.

Insurance benefits, vacation package and Florida Retirement System Pension benefits are offered with this position

Internal and External Candidates will be considered
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer