Closing Date: 31st March, 2024
Description:
The Primary Responsibility of Assistant Regional Counsel Is to Provide Highly Efficient and Professional Representation to Our Clients.Duties Include, but Are Not Limited To:
- Accepting, Researching, and Preparing Each Case Efficiently and Expeditiously;
- Advising and Counseling Each Client Regarding Plea Offers, Client's Rights and Options, Strategies, Sentencing, Appellate Rights, Etc.;
- Establishing and Maintaining a Professional Relationship with Each Client, Family, Witness, and Court Personnel;
- Maintaining Open Lines of Communications with Clients and Their Families, Witnesses, and Court Personnel;
- Involving Investigators, Interns and Other Support Staff Appropriately;
- Seeking Assistance from Experts Appropriate to The Case;
- Demonstrating Maturity and A Professional Demeanor at All Times;
- Exercising Sound Judgment to Achieve Desired Results;
- Handling Emergency Assignments when Needed;
- Attending and Participating in Training Seminars, Division Meetings, and Staffing Sessions;
- Abide by All Regional Counsel Policies and Procedures Outlined in Manual Including but Not Limited to Attendance, Punctuality and Professional Dress Code.
- Performing Other Related Work as Required.
Special Note: This Agency Does Not Accept Internet Applications. Please E-Mail Your Cover Letter, Writing Sample and Resume To: Tamara Holliday at Tholliday@rc2 Fl.Com and Lisa Miller at Lmiller@rc2 Fl.Com Thank You.
Hours: 8 Am - 5 Pm Monday Through Friday.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
There Are Some Supervisory Responsibilities when A Managing Attorney or Circuit Chief.
Qualifications:
To Perform This Job Successfully, an Individual Must Be Member in Good Standing of The Florida Bar and Able to Perform Each Essential Duty Satisfactorily. the Requirements Listed in This Document Are Representative of The Knowledge, Skill, And/or Ability Required. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made to Enable Individuals with Disabilities to Perform the Essential Functions.
Ability To:
- Communicate Effectively and Professionally with Clients and Staff Use Correct English Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation
- Follow Written and Oral Instructions and Procedures Exhibit Sound Judgment and Good Listening Skills Handle Matters with Integrity and Confidentiality
- Plan and Prepare Reports, Correspondence, and Charts in A Variety of Formats
- Use Personal Computer and General Office Equipment
- Be Extremely Organized, Establish Priorities, and Meet Deadlines Maintain an Effective Filing System
- Manage Multiple Assignments Simultaneously Including Long- and Short-Range Projects Be Flexible in Work Assignments and Processes Based upon Need
- Travel to Various Locations Throughout the Circuit for Assignments and Training
- Effectively Utilize Microsoft Word and Outlook
Education And/or Experience:
Juris Doctorate
Language Skills:
Ability to Read, Analyze and Interpret General Business Periodicals, Technical Procedures, Legal Documents and Governmental Regulations. Ability to Write Reports, Business Correspondence and Transcripts.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide in All Units of Measure, Using Whole Numbers, Common Fractions and Decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
Must Be Able to Apply Common Sense and Understanding to Carry out Instructions Furnished in Written, Oral, or Diagram Form. Ability to Deal with Problems Involving Several Concrete Variables in Standardized Situations. Must Be Able to Evaluate Problems, Isolate Key Issues, Research and Develop Alternative Solutions.
Physical Demands:
While Performing the Duties of This Job, the Employee Is Regularly Required to Be Mobile, Speak and Hear. the Employee Frequently Is Required to Sit and Reach with Hands and Arms. the Employee Maybe Required to Stand. the Employee Must Occasionally Lift And/or Move up To 10 Pounds. Specific Vision Abilities Required by This Job Include Close Vision, Distance Vision, and Ability to Adjust Focus.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid Florida Driver's License; Valid Florida Bar License
Work Environment:
The Noise Level for This Position Is Moderate.
Equipment Utilized
Personal Computers, Printers, Copiers, Scanners, Telephones, Calculators, Cell Phone
This Position Description in No Way States or Implies that These Are the Only Duties to Be Performed by The Employee(s) Incumbent in This Position. Employee(s) Will Be Required to Follow Any Other Job-Related Instructions and To Perform Any Other Job-Related Duties Requested by Any Person Authorized to Give Instructions or Assignments.
