TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY II - 22009352

State of Florida; Clearwater (FL); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida is seeking a Trial Court Staff Attorney II for the Clearwater Courthouse. This role involves legal research, advisory work for judges, and drafting orders in family and probate matters.

A Juris Doctor and Florida Bar membership are required; eligibility to join the Bar within one year is acceptable. The position may be partially remote, with responsibilities across Pasco and Pinellas Counties and collaboration with court staff.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Members in good standing with The Florida Bar; may apply while pursuing membership with goal to attain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal research and advice to judges in family and probate matters.
• Draft orders, memoranda, judgments, and other court documents.
• Assist Court Counsel and staff as needed, under supervision of Senior Supervising Staff Attorney.
• Interact with judges, attorneys, and court personnel to support judicial decisions.
• Communicate legal analyses clearly, both orally and in writing.

Skills

Advise judges

Attend hearings and trials

Research legal matters

Draft legal memoranda

Communicate effectively

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Florida Bar membership in good standing

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TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY II - 22009352

Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida
Pasco and Pinellas Counties
Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Department
Tel: [phone]
Email:[e-mail]

Employment Opportunity
Trial Court Staff Attorney
Position Number: 11911
Location: Clearwater Courthouse
315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Bar Member Starting Annual Salary: $66,706.44
Bar Member Practicing Law 5+ Years: $78,036.12
State Benefits Packet

This is professional and highly responsible work conducting legal research in family and probate law, providing oral and written legal advice to judges, and drafting orders for the assigned circuit judges (four family law judges and one probate and guardianship judge). This work involves considerable interpretation and judgment in the analysis of legal issues in the areas of assignment. All work is performed under the supervision of a Senior Supervising Staff Attorney. The Staff Attorney may also assist with legal issues from other divisions and the Court Counsel. Contacts are primarily with judges, judicial assistants, and other court personnel. This position may be partially remote.

Education, Experience, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Members standing in good standing with The Florida Bar. Candidates who are currently pursuing membership are eligible to apply but are required to attain Florida Bar membership within one year of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advise judges in assigned divisions on pending litigation and issues.
• Attend hearings and trials, review electronic case files, evidence, depositions, pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, and other documentation in order to advise judges in a variety of legal areas.
• Research legal matters, substantive procedural, as directed by judges and draft legal memoranda, judgements, orders, reports, and other correspondence.
• Work effectively in cooperative atmosphere with judges, attorneys, constitutional officers, and administrative staff functioning within a judicial circuit.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

ADA Accommodation
If you require accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the ADA Coordinator at [phone]. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check. The Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.

Location

• CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33755
• CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33756
• CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33760
• CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33762
• CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33765
• CLEARWATER, FL, US, 34620

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.