Remote-Eligible Senior Trial Court Attorney & Research Lead

Legal; Florida; Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

State Courts System in Florida seeks a Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney to support judges on case management, litigation, and appeals. The role involves legal research, drafting memoranda and orders, reviewing briefs, and advising judges on pending matters.

The position is remote-eligible and based in the Indian River Judicial Circuit area, with travel to court locations required. Qualified candidates hold a JD, have five years of relevant experience, and must maintain Florida Bar membership

Formación

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Five years of practice or law clerk experience in appellate or trial court.
• Membership in Good Standing in the Florida Bar within one year of hire.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Two writing samples from within the past two years.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal support to judges on case management, litigation, and criminal and civil appeals.
• Conduct legal research to inform judicial decisions.
• Draft memoranda and orders for pending matters.
• Review briefs submitted to the court.
• Advise judges on pending matters and recommend actions.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Drafting memoranda and orders

Legal writing

Courtroom/appeals experience

Travel readiness

Educación

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Descripción del empleo

State Courts System in Florida seeks a Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney to support judges on case management, litigation, and appeals. The role involves legal research, drafting memoranda and orders, reviewing briefs, and advising judges on pending matters.

The position is remote-eligible and based in the Indian River Judicial Circuit area, with travel to court locations required. Qualified candidates hold a JD, have five years of relevant experience, and must maintain Florida Bar membership