Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney - Impact in Courtroom

My Florida CFO; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Florida State Courts System seeks a Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney in Jacksonville to assist judges with legal research, drafting memoranda and orders, and handling felony postconviction matters along with civil, family and probate cases.

Required ABA-law degree, Florida Bar admission within a year, and at least five years of legal practice or clerkship experience; strong writing, analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of The Florida Bar within one year of hiring.
• Five years of work experience in the practice of law or as a law clerk in an appellate or trial court.
• Research legal issues by effectively reading, analyzing, and interpreting statutes, rules, and case law.
• Draft memoranda and orders that are well-written and founded on reliable authority.
• Proofread all work and pay attention to details.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Work independently on projects using time management skills to prioritize pending assignments.
• Work collegially with other staff attorneys to comprehend legal and procedural issues and assist in making recommendations for court policy.
• Exercise discretion, confidentiality, and honesty with court matters while maintaining high ethical and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist trial court judges in legal issues requiring research and analysis.
• Attend court proceedings and advise judges.
• Draft memoranda and court orders; focus on felony cases and postconviction motions.
• Work on civil, family, and probate matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal drafting

Communication

Time management

Ethical conduct

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Florida State Courts System seeks a Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney in Jacksonville to assist judges with legal research, drafting memoranda and orders, and handling felony postconviction matters along with civil, family and probate cases.

Required ABA-law degree, Florida Bar admission within a year, and at least five years of legal practice or clerkship experience; strong writing, analytical and communication skills are essential.