Senior Attorney I/II — State Courts Counsel & Research

City of Plant City; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

State employee benefits (Retirement)

Job summary

State Courts System in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Senior Attorney I or Senior Attorney II to provide legal research, analysis, and representation for the Office of the State Courts Administrator and the Florida Supreme Court. The class level is determined by education, licensure, and experience.

The role involves duties in garnishment, rule petitions, public records, ethics, ADA matters, and contract review, reporting to the General Counsel and OSCA.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school is required.
• Senior Attorney I requires 3 years of related work experience, including 2 years in the relevant specialty.
• Senior Attorney II requires 5 years of related work experience, including 3 years in the relevant specialty.
• Membership in Good Standing with The Florida Bar is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and provide analysis, counsel, and representation for OSCA, the Florida Supreme Court, and other entities within the State Courts System.
• Duty areas include garnishment proceedings, rule petitions, public records requests, judicial staff representation, ADA, and contract review.
• Provide counsel and guidance on ethics matters to the OSCA, Florida Supreme Court, and other Courts within the State Courts System.
• Monitor and analyze civil and branch-related legislation.
• Coordinate fulfilling public records requests.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Legal analysis

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

State Courts System in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Senior Attorney I or Senior Attorney II to provide legal research, analysis, and representation for the Office of the State Courts Administrator and the Florida Supreme Court. The class level is determined by education, licensure, and experience.

The role involves duties in garnishment, rule petitions, public records, ethics, ADA matters, and contract review, reporting to the General Counsel and OSCA.