Legal Assistant – Paralegal Specialist II

State of Florida

. Support the Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel for the Florida Highway Patrol, as well as other FHP Troop Legal Advisors as assigned.

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $42,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal document preparation, court filing requirements, and legal research, with a strong ability to manage attorney calendars and maintain confidentiality. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.

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Legal Document DraftingCourt Filing RequirementsLegal ResearchMicrosoft Office ProficiencyCivil Forfeitures Experience

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Hard Skills

Legal Document PreparationPleadings DraftingLitigation ManagementData CollectionCalendar ManagementCourt FilingOnline Legal ResearchCivil LitigationAdministrative LitigationAppellate Litigation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProfessional CommunicationIndependent WorkCustomer InteractionConfidentiality Maintenance

Certifications & Qualifications

CJIS Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Florida Highway PatrolAsset ForfeituresLegal Assistant ExperienceParalegal ExperienceState Travel Rules

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel for the Florida Highway Patrol, as well as other FHP Troop Legal Advisors as assigned.
Assist attorneys handling Department civil, administrative, and appellate litigation, primarily involving Florida Highway Patrol asset forfeitures.
Prepare drafts of pleadings, orders, motions, memoranda of law, and other legal correspondence.
Perform legal research and data collection.
Manage attorney calendars and track deadlines.
Maintain litigation files in the case management system.
File litigation documents with clerks of court and/or judges.
Request and schedule hearings with courts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history.
Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined.
Knowledge of court filing requirements.
Knowledge of proper preparation of court pleadings and legal correspondence.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and computer skills.
Aptitude to learn new software.
Ability to conduct legal and general research.
Ability to work independently of close supervision.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with crucial attention to detail.
Ability to interact with customers courteously and professionally.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Day and overnight travel may be required.
Level 2 background investigation and CJIS security clearance, including fingerprinting, are conditions of employment.
Required disclosure of criminal records sealed or expunged for applicants requiring CJIS security clearance.
Two years of legal-office experience as a paralegal or legal assistant with significant experience drafting legal documents and pleadings is preferred.
Experience with civil forfeitures and/or criminal law practice is preferred.
Additional preferred experience: court filing requirements, online legal research tools, civil/appellate/administrative litigation, state travel rules and regulations, and scheduling/managing calendars.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Parental Leave
Annual and Sick Leave Package
Nine Paid Holidays
State Health and Life Insurance
Educational Benefits
Contributory Retirement Plan
Competitive medical and life insurance
Retirement benefits
Educational assistance
Veterans’ Preference for eligible candidates