PARALEGAL SPECIALIST

Requisition No: 874786 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PARALEGAL SPECIALIST

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37001079 

Salary:  $45,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/16/2026 

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PARALEGAL SPECIALIST

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Tallahassee, Florida

 

 

 

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Office of General Counsel (OGC) is seeking a Paralegal Specialist to provide essential legal and administrative support to attorneys within the Administrative Section. This position plays a critical role in supporting DEP’s legal operations by conducting research, preparing legal documents, and assisting attorneys in hearings and trials. Key responsibilities include:

 

• Provide comprehensive paralegal support to litigation attorneys, including preparation and review of pleadings, motions, discovery responses, subpoenas, and exhibits.

 

• Assist attorneys handling appeals and complex litigation by organizing records, compiling appellate documents, preparing appendices, and tracking filing deadlines.

 

• Conduct legal research using applicable statutes, case law, administrative rules, and legal databases; summarize findings for attorney review.

 

• Draft legal documents, correspondence, affidavits, notices, and other legal filings under attorney supervision.

 

• Manage case files and electronic records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with agency and court requirements.

 

• Coordinate and assist with trial preparation, hearings, mediations, and depositions, including organizing exhibits and witness materials.

 

• Process wage garnishments, including reviewing court orders, preparing garnishment documents, coordinating with payroll and third parties, and tracking compliance and payments.

 

• Monitor case deadlines, court calendars, and statutory timelines to ensure timely filings and responses.

 

• Communicate professionally with courts, opposing counsel, internal agency staff, and external stakeholders regarding case-related matters.

 

• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with applicable laws, rules of procedure, and agency policies.

 

• Assist with administrative and special legal projects as assigned.

 

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•  Knowledge of legal terminology, law, and legal procedures.
•  Strong research and analytical skills.
•  Ability to draft and edit legal documents accurately.
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•  Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisor, attorneys and stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and ability to record information accurately.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least three years of secretarial or office clerical experience, or
• Equivalent education/training substitutions: 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of college coursework for each year of experience, or 720 classroom hours of vocational/technical training for each year of experience.

• A high school diploma or equivalent may substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Must have a Notary Public Certificate.

 

 

 

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

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