CHIEF - OSCA - 22011145

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

Office of the State Courts Administrator, Office of Innovations and Outreach, 500 South Duval Street, Tallahassee, Florida

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

Salary Range

$115,217.28 Annually

Job Description

This position is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not reapply; their applications will remain under consideration.

The Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA) seeks an attorney or other legally trained professional with strong research, analytical, and writing skills to lead the unit that supports the Florida Supreme Court’s Judicial Management Council, its workgroups, and, on occasion, other judicial branch committees.

The Judicial Management Council, chaired by the Chief Justice, brings together judges from each level of court, attorneys, and other members to examine issues facing Florida’s courts and recommend improvements. Its workgroups include judges, court staff, clerks, attorneys, and other professionals with expertise in the subjects they examine. Recent initiatives have addressed civil case management, probate procedures, vexatious litigants, and court technology.

The unit conducts legal and policy research and analysis and helps the council and its workgroups develop findings, recommendations, and proposed implementation measures, such as amendments to court rules and statutes. It also prepares the detailed reports that present those proposals to the Florida Supreme Court for consideration and approval.

The work centers on emerging issues affecting Florida’s courts, with assignments that change frequently and offer opportunities to explore different areas of the law and court operations. The position is particularly well suited to a strong writer who enjoys research, is curious about how courts work, and takes satisfaction in turning complex information into clear, practical recommendations. Expertise in the subjects assigned is not required; the ability to learn new subjects and write clearly about them is.

Primary Duties

• Provide 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, such as draft court rule and statutory amendments; and 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, providing guidance, evaluating performance, and carrying out related personnel responsibilities.
• Manage the unit’s budget and assist with contracts and memoranda of understanding, as needed.

Education and Training Guidelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration, public administration, court/judicial administration, legal studies, or a closely related field.

Experience

Eight years of related professional work experience, including five years in a supervisory or managerial position. A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school or other relevant experience may be substituted.

Preference

Preference will be given to applicants with a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, with additional preference given to those who are members in good standing of The Florida Bar.

Special Comments

To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

• Submit a complete and accurate application profile, which includes essential information such as dates of service, reasons for leaving, and other qualifications.
• Ensure that all employment history and detailed information about work experience are included in the application. This should encompass military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, and any other relevant experiences, along with explanations for any employment gaps.

Please note that applicants who do not provide all the necessary information will not be considered for this position.

Benefits

• membership in the Florida Retirement System
• optional enrollment in a subsidized health insurance plan
• optional enrollment in life, dental, and disability insurance plans
• paid term life insurance

The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check.

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 ALACHUA, FL, US, 32315