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Position Description
POSITION TITLE:
CERTIFICATION SPECIALIST
REPORTS TO:
LSE Supervisor
SUPERVISES THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
n/a
SUMMARY FUNCTION:
Performs a variety of administrative and program duties related to legal specialization and education.
% Of TimeEssential Duties and Responsibilities
35
Receives, reviews, and processes certification applications; updates applications, reference forms, standards, and policies; analyzes content of applications in accordance with rules and policies and prepares for committee review; corresponds with potential, initial, and recertification applicants regarding rules, policies, and procedures; maintains proper computer information/status codes; prepares applicant recommendations and other pertinent data for the Board of Legal Specialization and Education.
30
Prepares detailed and confidential correspondence in reference to The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar and Standing Policies. Responds to inquiries from Bar members and the public regarding certification and other department programs, both orally and in writing; serves as liaison to certification committees; prepares meeting agendas, minutes, and other committee correspondence. Travels to committee meetings, the leadership conference, and participates in conference calls.
25
Assists committees with certification examination preparation; oversees production, assembly, and the administration of the board certification examinations; travels to the March and May exams; coordinates post exam details including the grading process, scoring, and pass/fail; notifies applicants of exam results and prepares certificates; coordinates exam reviews with examinees; travels to exam reviews; provides rule and policy information for exam challenges and appeals.
5
Prepares vouchers, P.O.s, fund transfers, and expense reports; assists with budget administration.
5
Assists with dissemination of information regarding all department programs. Completes special projects as assigned by Director and LSE Supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED TO PERFORM SATISFACTORILY:

Knowledge of:
-- Public relations techniques
-- Professional administrative procedures and practices
-- The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar

Skilled in:
-- Microsoft Word
-- Microsoft Excel

Ability to:
-- Manage and maintain a high level of confidentiality
-- Communicate effectively and professionally
-- Prioritize work and coordinate multifaceted projects
-- Analyze and apply TFB's rules, policies, and procedures
-- Compose and communicate complex information with accuracy and grammatical precision
-- Demonstrate self-motivation and direction and operate well under pressure
-- Demonstrate initiative in group projects and operate well in a team atmosphere
-- Tactfully manage difficult situations using sound judgement and discretion
-- Consistently provide an excellent service oriented attitude
-- Travel
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE NEEDED FOR POSITION:

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:
-- Bachelor's Degree (proof of degree required at interview)

REQUIRED MINIMUM PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
-- One (1) year of administrative experience

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
-- Travel is required
-- Progressively responsible administrative experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis

[Revised: 03-11-2010 ]