TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY II - 22009352 1

State of Florida; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida is seeking a Staff Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit to conduct legal research, advise judges, and draft legal documents. Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor and be in good standing with The Florida Bar.

This professional role involves significant interpretation of legal matters, mostly related to criminal cases, and requires effective communication skills. Up to two days of telework per week may be authorized.

Qualifications

• Legal research and drafting legal documents.
• Advising judges on ongoing legal matters.
• Effective communication, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and provide legal advice to judges.
• Draft orders and legal memoranda for court proceedings.
• Review case files and attend hearings as required.

Skills

Legal research

Oral and written communication

Judgment and interpretation

Cooperative working atmosphere

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Membership in The Florida Bar

Job description

Position Description

This is professional and highly responsible work conducting legal research, providing oral and written legal advice, and drafting orders for the assigned circuit judges. The work involves considerable interpretation and judgment in the analysis of legal issues, primarily on criminal postconviction matters. The Staff Attorney may also work on criminal trial and pretrial matters and may also assist with legal issues from other divisions and the Court Counsel. Contacts are primarily with judges, judicial assistants, and other court personnel. All work is performed under the supervision of a Senior Staff Attorney. Up to two days of telework per week may be authorized.

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.

The Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.