TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY II - 22009352

Florida; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida is seeking a Trial Court Staff Attorney II in Clearwater, FL. The role involves conducting legal research in family and probate law, advising judges, and drafting orders for four family law judges and one probate/guardianship judge.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor and Florida Bar membership in good standing within one year. The position may be partially remote and requires collaboration with court staff and attorneys.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Advise judges in assigned divisions on pending litigation and issues.
• Attend hearings and trials; review electronic case files, evidence, pleadings, motions, and other documents to advise judges on various legal areas.
• Research legal matters and draft memoranda, judgments, orders, reports, and other legal writings as directed by judges and Court Counsel.
• Collaborate with judges, attorneys, constitutional officers, and administrative staff within the circuit.
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally.

Skills

Legal research

Judicial advising

Written communication

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor

Florida Bar membership

Job description

Requisition No: 886935

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY II - 22009352

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22009352

Salary: 64999.44

Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2027

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Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida

Pasco and Pinellas Counties

Administrative Office of the Courts

Human Resources Department

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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

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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.