SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22012377

Florida Department of Financial Services; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Package

FRS Retirement

Drug-Free Workplace

Job summary

The Florida Department of Financial Services is hiring a Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney to assist with case management and litigation. The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctor degree, possess five years of legal experience, and be a member in good standing of the Florida Bar within one year of hire.

This role involves drafting legal documents and advising judges. A valid Florida Driver's License is required. The position is based in Florida, offering a comprehensive benefits package including retirement options.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in law or as a law clerk.
• Membership in Good Standing in the Florida Bar within one year of hire.
• Valid Florida Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Assist judiciary with case management and litigation.
• Draft memoranda, opinions, orders, and conduct legal research.
• Advise judges on pending litigation.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting legal documents

Case management

Judicial advising

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22012377

Salary: $76,040.16 annually ($64,999.44 if less than 5 years exp.) ($58,499.52 without professional certification)

Position Number: 22012377

Full‑Time; Benefits Package; FRS Retirement

Effective Date: Immediately

General Description

The essential function of the position is to assist the judiciary with case management, pending litigation, processing of criminal and civil appeals, and a variety of issues. The assigned work involves considerable interpretation and judgment of legal issues in the area(s) of criminal, civil, appellate, and/or administrative law. The position is responsible for drafting memoranda, opinions, orders, and conducting legal research; reviewing briefs and case files; and advising judges on pending litigation. This position works under the supervision of the Supervising Trial Court Staff Attorney.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Special Requirements

Education: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Five years of work experience in the practice of law or as a law clerk in an appellate or trial court.

Certification and Special Requirements: Membership in Good Standing in the Florida Bar within one year of hire. Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

Location

• Fort Pierce, FL
• Port St. Lucie, FL
• Port Saint Lucie, FL
• Vero Beach, FL
• Stuart, FL
• Okeechobee, FL

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

If you are a person with a disability who requires a special accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the Office of Human Resources at [phone] (option 6).

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority in advance.

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.

Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F.S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.