Trial Court Staff Attorney - R14496

Department:

Court Administration

About Our Job

The Trial Court Staff Attorney is a professional position that entails research for and writing of legal memoranda, draft opinions, orders, and reports; conducting legal research; reviewing briefs and case files in various areas of law, including complex civil litigation, constitutional questions, complex family law cases. Most work involves criminal matters, including post-conviction motions and related civil matters such as petitions for extraordinary relief filed by or on behalf of sentenced inmates, pretrial detainees and other litigants. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Supervising Senior Staff Attorney, Trial Court Administrator, and Judges, and is reviewed in progress, as necessary, and upon completion.

Job Description:

Draft/review post-conviction motions/orders, including research

Draft/review civil memoranda/orders, including research

Conduct legal research on behalf of judges and Trial Court Administrator

Attend hearings

Perform administrative tasks/intern reviews

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

About You

Minimum Qualifications: A Juris Doctorate Degree and membership in good standing in the Florida Bar. At least five (5) years of experience in the practice of law.

Job Competencies:

Knowledge of Legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures; Legal publications - Florida State Courts System

Ability to Reason logically and analytically - Grasp, comprehend, and analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual details

Perform exacting work, attentive to issues in matters before the court

Comprehend that which is read

Digest and communicate ideas and concepts orally and in writing

Exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality, and honesty in handling matters before the court

Work effectively with others

****The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as a part of the hiring process.

About Everything Else

Pay: $50,523.20 – $67,932.80

This Posting is currently Open Until Filled

Employee Type:

Regular (Budgeted)