Florida / Department of Children and Families / Paralegal Specialist

Job-title file

Paralegal Specialist

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

164 employees hold this title in Department of Children and Families. Median total compensation for the role is $43,168, below the department median of $44,325.

Employees: 164
Total payroll: $6.8M
Role median: $43,168
Agency median: $44,325
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$36,000$47,450+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 164 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Paralegal Specialist pay vs. Florida

Across all employers in Florida, the median wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants — about 40,950 people — is $61,000. Department of Children and Families pays a median base salary of $43,168 for this role, 29% below that figure — about the 17th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Children and Families sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$38,830

$48,230

$61,000

$75,780

$83,410

Department of Children and Families median · $43,168

The bar is the range of annual wages for Paralegals and Legal Assistants across every employer in Florida, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Children and Families’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants — about 392,880 people — is $62,890. Department of Children and Families’s median base salary is 31% below that national figure, below the 10th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$44,740

$50,340

$62,890

$80,080

$101,500

Department of Children and Families median · $43,168

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Florida range relative to the national one.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Children and Families is $43,168, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Florida

Paralegal Specialist is held in 8 Florida departments. In Department of Children and Families, the median of $43,168 ranks #6 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

FL Department of Transportation

$52,867 · 30

Department of Financial Services

$52,408 · 3

Department Environmental Protection

$48,177 · 2

Department of Veterans' Affairs

$47,660 · 1

Department of Corrections

$46,998 · 13

Justice Administrative Commission

$41,170 · 16

Agency for Health Care Administrative

$39,080 · 3

Median total compensation for the Paralegal Specialist role in other Floridadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Paralegal Specialist beyond Florida

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In Florida, the median of $44,437 ranks #4 of 4. See Paralegal Specialist across all of Florida →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Connecticut

$148,330 · 8

District of Columbia

$98,412 · 99

U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

$96,330 · 3,195

Median total compensation for comparable Paralegal Specialistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Destiny Perez

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2021-10-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ivette

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 057868

At Department of Children and Families, Destiny Perez serves as a Paralegal Specialist within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,437.

Katiria Vales

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2021-12-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Andre

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 057862

At Department of Children and Families, Katiria Vales serves as a Paralegal Specialist within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,437.

Morena Martinez

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2017-02-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Beatriz

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 057865

Morena Martinez holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,437.

Daphne Dupuy

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2020-09-18
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 062435

Daphne Dupuy is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,437.

Lois Smith

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2009-06-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 071406

Lois Smith works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years) as a salaried employee. Lois earned $44,437 in 2026.

Benjamin Nicely

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2005-09-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Paul

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 071400

Benjamin Nicely holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,437.

Rocco Boyer

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2015-06-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nicholas

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 071817

At Department of Children and Families, Rocco Boyer serves as a Paralegal Specialist within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,437.

Imelda Dauphin-Isidor

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2016-12-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Anne

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 074591

Imelda Dauphin-Isidor holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,437.

Precious Richards

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2020-07-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Sherry

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 074596

Precious Richards works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service as a salaried employee. Precious earned $44,437 in 2026.

Toccara Holmes

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2010-01-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Tiara

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 074597

Toccara Holmes holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,437.

Liza Arias

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2009-09-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 074637

Liza Arias holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,437.

Carmen Polanco

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2007-05-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 074638

Carmen Polanco works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service as a salaried employee. Carmen earned $44,437 in 2026.

Ahava Rodrigues-Lander

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2021-09-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Claudia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 074640

Ahava Rodrigues-Lander works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. Ahava earned $44,437 in 2026.

Trecia Bennett

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2017-06-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Natalia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 071831

At Department of Children and Families, Trecia Bennett serves as a Paralegal Specialist within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,437.

Nathalie Beneche

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2019-08-23
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 057861

Nathalie Beneche works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. Nathalie earned $44,437 in 2026.

Valerie Mead

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 1995-11-17
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 057864

Valerie Mead holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 1995, they have about 31 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,437.

Jacklyn Feliciano

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2014-09-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 057867

At Department of Children and Families, Jacklyn Feliciano serves as a Paralegal Specialist within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,437.

Lyna Stannys

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2017-05-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 062434

Lyna Stannys is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,437.

Monique Malcolm

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2019-04-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Amanda

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 070646

Monique Malcolm is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,437.

Michelle Edwards

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2014-10-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Denise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 071399

At Department of Children and Families, Michelle Edwards serves as a Paralegal Specialist within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,437.

Alyssa Curtin

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2021-10-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Taylor

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 071402

Alyssa Curtin works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. Alyssa earned $44,437 in 2026.

Elynore Wisnowski

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2017-09-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Patricia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 074227

Elynore Wisnowski is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,437.

Deborah Diaz

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2015-06-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 074599

At Department of Children and Families, Deborah Diaz serves as a Paralegal Specialist within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,437.

Natara Holmes

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2018-12-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 074633

At Department of Children and Families, Natara Holmes serves as a Paralegal Specialist within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,437.

Lucy Albert

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2017-06-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 073655

At Department of Children and Families, Lucy Albert serves as a Paralegal Specialist within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,437.

Vashea Johnson

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,437

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,437
Hire date: 2015-03-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lenise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 074634

Vashea Johnson works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years as a salaried employee. Vashea earned $44,437 in 2026.

Michelle Macdonald

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,269

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $44,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,269
Hire date: 1994-09-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7703
Position Number: 074595

Michelle Macdonald holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 1994, they have about 32 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,269.