Chief Judicial Policy & Research Lead

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The Florida Retirement System

Health insurance (optional)

Life, dental, and disability insurance

Paid term life insurance

Job summary

State of Florida's Office of Innovations and Outreach in Tallahassee seeks an attorney or legally trained professional to lead the unit supporting the Florida Supreme Court’s Judicial Management Council and its workgroups.

You will conduct legal and policy research, draft findings, recommendations, and implement measures such as amendments to court rules and statutes, while supervising staff and managing the unit’s budget.

Qualifications

• Eight years of related professional work experience, including five years in a supervisory or managerial position.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school or other relevant experience may be substituted.
• Preference will be given to applicants with a Juris Doctor and Florida Bar membership.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff support to the Judicial Management Council, its workgroups, and other judicial branch committees, including meeting preparation, facilitation, and follow-up.
• Conduct legal and policy research and analysis; assist in the development of findings, recommendations, and proposed implementation measures; prepare detailed reports.
• Prepare bill analyses for legislation related to council recommendations and attend legislative committee hearings as needed.
• Support the development and implementation of the judicial branch’s long-range strategic plan, including periodic revisions.
• Supervise two professional staff members, including assigning and reviewing work and evaluating performance.
• Manage the unit’s budget and assist with contracts and MOUs as needed.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field

Juris Doctor (preferred)

Job description

State of Florida's Office of Innovations and Outreach in Tallahassee seeks an attorney or legally trained professional to lead the unit supporting the Florida Supreme Court’s Judicial Management Council and its workgroups.

You will conduct legal and policy research, draft findings, recommendations, and implement measures such as amendments to court rules and statutes, while supervising staff and managing the unit’s budget.