Senior Attorney II - 22011177

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for conducting legal research and providing analysis, counsel, and representation for the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA), the Florida Supreme Court, and other entities within the Florida State Courts System (SCS). The position duties generally operate within the following subject matter areas: garnishment proceedings; rule petitions; public records requests; judicial staff legal representation; and contract review. This position may also work with the Office of Problem Solving Courts, Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee or Court Interpreter Certification and Regulation Program. This position reports directly to the OSCA General Counsel and performs other tasks or legal assignments as directed by the General Counsel, the State Courts Administrator, or the Florida Supreme Court. The position may be filled at the Attorney, Senior Attorney I, or Senior Attorney II level. The classification level will be determined based on the selected candidate’s education, experience, licensure, and other applicable minimum qualifications.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required for this position.
Requires membership in Good Standing with The Florida Bar within twelve (12) months of appointment to a position (for Attorney level).
Three years of related work experience, including two years of experience in the appropriate specialty area of law for the position (for Senior Attorney I).
Requires membership in Good Standing with The Florida Bar (for Senior Attorney I).
Five years of related work experience, including three years of experience in the appropriate specialty area of law for the position (for Senior Attorney II).
Requires membership in Good Standing with The Florida Bar (for Senior Attorney II).
Knowledge of legal research techniques or methods and applicable sources of law.
Skill in analyzing legal issues and applying legal principles to facts.
Strong legal research and writing skills.
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly in both oral and written form.

Responsibilities

Provide legal support to Court programs, committees, or forums as assigned
Conduct legal research and provide appropriate correspondence.
Provide counsel and guidance to the Office of the State Courts Administrator, Florida Supreme Court, and other Courts within the State Courts System on employee and branch-related ethics matters.
Monitor and analyze civil and branch-related legislation.
Coordinate fulfilling public records requests.
Performs other tasks or legal assignments as directed by the General Counsel, the State Courts Administrator, or the Florida Supreme Court.