Paralegal Specialist III – Elderly & Vulnerable Abuse Unit

Location:  River Landing

                  1400 N.W. North River Drive

                  Miami, FL 33125

Position Overview:

This Paralegal Specialist III in the Elderly & Vulnerable Abuse Unit will handle complex, sensitive and confidential assignments, work closely with the ASA and a team of SAO Investigators and task force officers. This position is responsible for working on investigations from the initial intake report, through the investigative process, and the final disposition of the case, as well as maintaining and tracking all investigations in the unit.  The work schedule for this position is: 8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m. 

The Job Responsibilities are:

• Conducting legal research
• Assisting ASA’s and Investigators with Arrest Warrants
• Preparing and processing duces tecum subpoenas
• Examining legal instruments or other documents to insure completeness of information and conformance to pertinent laws, rules, regulations, precedents, or requirements
• Reviewing financial and medical records
• Maintaining and processing the Economic Crimes Unit mailbox
• Processing incoming complaints to be forwarded to the Deputy Chief Assistant for review  
• Maintaining, updating, and reporting statistical data in excel spreadsheets
• Assisting in case preparation for trials or other hearings
• Performing DAVID, Accurint, and FCIC computer searches
• Providing coverage for other staff in the Unit
• Performing other related duties as assigned

The Minimum requirements are:

• Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years’ experience working as a Paralegal, Victim Witness Specialist, Case Analyst, Legal Assistant (Trial Coordinator), or
• Associate Degree and four (4) years’ experience working as a Paralegal, Victim Witness Specialist, Case Analyst, Legal Assistant (Trial Coordinator), or
• Successful completion of a two (2) year paralegal program and four (4) years’ experience as a Paralegal, Victim Witness Specialist, Case Analyst, Legal Assistant (Trial Coordinator), or
• Six (6) years of equivalent combination of education and work experience working as a Paralegal, Victim Witness Specialist, Case Analyst, Legal Assistant (Trial Coordinator)

Preferred Qualification and Skills are:

•  Being fluent in English and Spanish

 Specific Skills and Characteristics:

The Successful Candidate must:

•  Possess and demonstrate an ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest degree of professionalism
• Possess and demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities
• Possess and demonstrate exceptional writing skills
• Possess and demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills
• Possess and demonstrate significant knowledge of computer programs
• Work effectively under pressure and be adaptable to change
• Be a detail-oriented individual with proven aptitude using databases and an ability to work independently
• Be flexible with their work schedule
• Be personable and positive, demonstrating compassion and providing excellent customer service to all levels of staff and the public

Starting Annual Salary: $41,339.16
*Note:  Please be advised the starting 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 – E.V.A.
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 the candidates is subject to verification.

Internal and External Candidates will be considered

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer