JUDICIAL STAFF ATTORNEY - 22011115

My Florida CFO; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in Tampa, Florida is seeking a Judicial Staff Attorney to support state court judges with legal research and drafting proposed orders. The position will be assigned to the Probate, Guardianship, Mental Health & Trust divisions.

Qualifications include graduation from an ABA-accredited law school and eligibility to become a Florida Bar member within one year. The State of Florida enforces a drug-free workplace and E-Verify participation.

Qualifications

• Excellent research, writing, proofreading and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to prioritize pending assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist state court judges with legal research and drafting proposed orders.
• Support Probate, Guardianship, Mental Health & Trust divisions with related assignments.

Skills

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Time Management

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Florida Bar admission within 1 year

Job description

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

Requisition No:883239

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: JUDICIAL STAFF ATTORNEY - 22011115

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number:22011115

Salary: $60,330.48 - $78,181.20 Annually

JUDICIAL STAFF ATTORNEY

Probate, Guardianship, Mental Health & Trust Division

Job Location

13th Judicial Circuit, Tampa, FL

Salary Range

$78,181 (Practicing Law 5+ Years)

Job Description

The Thirteenth Judicial Circuit is seeking to fill a judicial staff attorney position in Tampa, Florida. The successful applicant will join a team of experienced staff attorneys in assisting state court circuit and county judges with legal research, drafting of proposed orders and other related assignments. The position is expected to be assigned to the Probate, Guardianship, Mental Health & Trust divisions.

Education and Training Guidelines

Applicants must possess excellent research, writing, proofreading and communication skills. Applicants must also exhibit strong organizational and time management skills and be able to effectively prioritize pending assignments. Discretion, honesty and confidentiality in handling matters before the court are essential.

Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school or enrollment in the final semester or quarter of law school is a requirement for applying. If the successful applicant is not a member of The Florida Bar at the time of hire, she or he must become a Florida Bar member within one year of the hire date.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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

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For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.