TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY II - 22009352

Florida; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida in Clearwater, FL seeks a Trial Court Staff Attorney II to conduct legal research in family and probate law, provide oral and written advice to judges, and draft orders for assigned circuit judges. This professional role involves interpretation and judgment under supervision, with potential partial remote work.

Minimum qualifications include a JD and Florida Bar membership; current members may apply with an obligation to attain Bar membership within one year.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Members standing in good standing with The Florida Bar. Members pursuing membership must attain Florida Bar within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Advise judges in assigned divisions on pending litigation and issues.
• Attend hearings and trials, review case files, evidence, pleadings, and other documents to advise judges.
• Research legal matters and draft memoranda, judgments, orders, reports and other correspondence.
• Work cooperatively with judges, attorneys and court staff within the circuit.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Skills

Legal research

Judicial advice

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Florida Bar membership

Job description

Requisition No: 886935

Agency: State Courts SystemWorking Title: TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY II - 22009352Pay Plan: State Courts SystemPosition Number: 22009352Salary: 64999.44Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2027Total Compensation Estimator

ToolSixth Judicial Circuit of FloridaPasco and Pinellas CountiesAdministrative Office of the CourtsHuman Resources DepartmentTel:Email:Employment OpportunityTrial Court Staff AttorneyPosition Number: 11911Location: Clearwater Courthouse315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756Application Deadline: Open until filledBar Member Starting Annual Salary: $66,706.44Bar Member Practicing Law 5+ Years: $78,036.12State Benefits Packet

Position Description

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 . 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 ). 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.