Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney - Essential Legal Research

State of Florida; Bunnell (FL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida invites applications for the Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney position (Job ID 22009013). Location options include Daytona Beach, DeLand, Palatka, or St. Augustine.

The role involves legal research, drafting orders and opinions, and advising trial court judges on criminal, civil, appellate, and administrative matters. Requirements include graduation from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with the Florida Bar; Staff Attorney II requires 5+ years of

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Florida Bar in good standing (and 5+ years for Staff Attorney II).
• Ability to conduct legal research and draft orders and opinions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research to assist trial court judges on varied criminal, civil, appellate, and administrative matters.
• Draft orders and opinions and review case files and briefs.
• Travel as needed within circuit and maintain discretionary handling of matters before court.

Skills

Legal Research

Analytical thinking

Oral & Written Communication

Court Rules

Discretion & Confidentiality

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

State of Florida invites applications for the Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney position (Job ID 22009013). Location options include Daytona Beach, DeLand, Palatka, or St. Augustine.

The role involves legal research, drafting orders and opinions, and advising trial court judges on criminal, civil, appellate, and administrative matters. Requirements include graduation from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with the Florida Bar; Staff Attorney II requires 5+ years of