Judicial Research Attorney — Drafts & Advises Judges

The Fifth Judicial Circuit; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Circuit5 is seeking a lawyer to assist the judiciary with legal research and drafting proposed orders and judgments. The role includes drafting memoranda, opinions, orders, and reports, plus reviewing briefs and case files and advising judges on pending litigation.

The position operates under general supervision of the Administrative Judge or designee and requires a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with Florida Bar admission within a year of hire.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Florida Bar admission within one year of hire.
• Five years' legal experience may impact starting pay.
• Knowledge of legal principles, statutes, case law, and court rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist the judiciary with legal research and drafting of proposed orders and judgments.
• Draft memoranda, opinions, orders, and reports; conduct legal research.
• Review briefs and case files; advise judges on pending litigation.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical reasoning

Reading skills

Oral & written communication

Discretion

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Circuit5 is seeking a lawyer to assist the judiciary with legal research and drafting proposed orders and judgments. The role includes drafting memoranda, opinions, orders, and reports, plus reviewing briefs and case files and advising judges on pending litigation.

The position operates under general supervision of the Administrative Judge or designee and requires a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with Florida Bar admission within a year of hire.