Judicial Research Attorney: Drafts Memos & Advises Judges

Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Circuit5 in Florida is seeking a legal professional to assist the judiciary with legal research, drafting proposed orders and judgments, and related matters. The role includes drafting memoranda, opinions, orders, and reports; reviewing briefs and case files; and advising judges on pending litigation under general supervision.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited law school with a JD; Florida Bar admission within a year of hire is required; experienced Bar incumbents will be considered at

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate Degree.
• Florida Bar admission within a year of hire is required for this role.
• Knowledge of statutes, case law and court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the judiciary with legal research and drafting of proposed orders and judgments.
• Draft memoranda, opinions, orders, and reports; review briefs and case files.
• Advise judges on pending litigation under supervision.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting orders

Court rules

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Circuit5 in Florida is seeking a legal professional to assist the judiciary with legal research, drafting proposed orders and judgments, and related matters. The role includes drafting memoranda, opinions, orders, and reports; reviewing briefs and case files; and advising judges on pending litigation under general supervision.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited law school with a JD; Florida Bar admission within a year of hire is required; experienced Bar incumbents will be considered at