41001294
$30,000 to $32,000 Annually
Requisition No: 634904
Agency: Office of the Attorney General
Working Title: PARALEGAL SPECIALIST – 41001294
Position Number: 41001294
Salary: $30,000 – $32,000
Posting Closing Date: 05/23/2022
This is a Full-Time Position
Our Organization and Mission:The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.
Pay: $30,000 – $32,000 Annually
Position Summary: This position is in the Medicaid Fraud Unit.
Qualifications: Completion of a training program to become a Legal Assistant, a Paralegal, a Legal Paraprofessional or a Lawyer’s or Attorney’s Assistant; or a degree or certificate in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies or allied legal services; or graduation from a school of law; or a bachelor’s degree with a major in allied legal services; or four years of experience involving paralegal work; or four years of experience in legal secretarial work.
The Work You Will Do: This position is responsible for a variety of paralegal functions as legal assistant to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit or the Complex Civil Enforcement Unit within the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. This position requires a thorough knowledge of the structure and legal activities related to the investigation and prosecution of criminal and civil cases by the MFCU, and civil and qui tam cases, including multi-state and federal combined cases, investigated, and prosecuted by the CEB.Duties include functions that are complex in nature and performed under minimum supervision. Depending on whether the individual is assigned solely to the MFCU or the CEB within the MFCU duties include but are not limited to:
- Prepare a variety of legal documents for the attorneys such as discovery pleadings and notices of deposition, motions, orders, plea agreements, and memorandum to be filed in court in connection with criminal or civil prosecutions. Draft general correspondence, including investigative subpoenas as instructed for attorneys’ review and signature.
- Prepare and maintain a variety of case management documents, such as spreadsheets, electronic paralegal notes, indexes, logs, summaries, or compilations of information for investigations, litigation, NAMFCU activities and periodic reports required in accordance with agency practice.
- Receive calls from witnesses and law enforcement personnel, provide information on the status of the case, and answer questions concerning the legal process.
- Maintain case files, both electronically and hard copy documents, court calendars, and litigation timetables for the attorneys. Work closely with clerks of court, judicial assistants, NAMFCU representatives, other State Attorneys General’s office staff, law enforcement officers, private attorneys, and public defenders. Maintains library resources log.
- Analyzes, reviews and drafts case management documents such as complaint intakes, closing reports, qui tam, and multistate spreadsheets
- Assist attorneys in interviewing witnesses in preparation for depositions and court hearings.
- Perform legal research, gather information, and conduct interviews regarding criminal prosecutions.
- Attend internal and external qui tam meetings and create minutes of the meetings.
- Monitor seal dates and prepare motions and orders for extensions of seal in appropriate cases.
- Work collaboratively with other administrative staff and perform cross trained functions of other administrative employees to enhance effectiveness of unit administrative activities.
- Perform projects and assignments for attorneys, as assigned.
- Purchases office supplies and maintains appropriate quantity of necessary office supplies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Where You Will Work: Tampa is a vibrant city that is attracting young professionals every day. With beautiful weather, white sand beaches, a variety of professional sports teams, and family friendly entertainment options, it is a great place to live and work. This Gulf of Mexico town offers outdoor adventure, education opportunities, and easy access to all the amenities.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance option.
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers.
- And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: To be considered for the position, all applicants must:
Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained. NOTE: Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.
- Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.
- The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise.
- Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.
- OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, FS.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: All OAG positions are “sensitive or special trust” and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
E-VERIFY STATEMENT: The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (e-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).
REMINDERS: Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: https: //www.sss.gov. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
