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)
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