Trial Court Staff Attorney

Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Circuit5 in Florida is seeking a legal professional to assist the judiciary with legal research, drafting proposed orders and judgments, and related matters. The role includes drafting memoranda, opinions, orders, and reports; reviewing briefs and case files; and advising judges on pending litigation under general supervision.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited law school with a JD; Florida Bar admission within a year of hire is required; experienced Bar incumbents will be considered at

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate Degree.
• Florida Bar admission within a year of hire is required for this role.
• Knowledge of statutes, case law and court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the judiciary with legal research and drafting of proposed orders and judgments.
• Draft memoranda, opinions, orders, and reports; review briefs and case files.
• Advise judges on pending litigation under supervision.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting orders

Court rules

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

PLEASE SEE NOTE CONCERNING SALARY IN THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES SECTION BELOW

Job Description

The essential function of this position is to assist the judiciary with legal research, drafting of proposed orders and judgments, and other related matters. The position is responsible for drafting memoranda, opinions, orders, and reports; conducting legal research; reviewing briefs and case files; and advising judges on pending litigation. The position works under general supervision of the Administrative Judge or designee.

Education and Training Guidelines

Graduate from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate Degree.

NOTE: Applicants licensed in the State of Florida with five years' experience will be considered at a starting pay of $6,338.68 per month. Applicants licensed in the State of Florida with less than five years legal experience will be considered at a starting pay of $5,416.62 per month. Applicants who have not passed the Florida Bar will be considered at a starting pay of $4,874.96 per month and must be a member of the Florida Bar within a year of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures. Legal research skills. Comprehensive knowledge of legal publications and the ability to use them efficiently. Ability to reason logically and analytically. The ability to grasp, comprehend, and analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual details. Ability to perform exacting work, attentive to issues in matters before the court. Exceptional reading skills. Ability to digest and communicate ideas and concepts orally and in writing. Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality, and honesty in handling matters before the court. Ability to work effectively with others.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR DISABILITY.

IF YOU NEED AN ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCESS, PLEASE CALL THE CONTACT PERSON AT THE NUMBER INDICATED. PERSONS USING A TDD MAY CALL THE CONTACT PERSON THROUGH THE FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE AT 1-800-955-8771