DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22004407

State of Florida • Saint Petersburg, FL

52d • $69,239 - $88,324 • Onsite

About The Position

The selected candidate will serve as one of the two law clerks assisting the judge in the analysis of cases and motions, and the drafting of orders and published opinions. The position requires an attorney with excellent research, writing, and editing skills who will prepare in-depth analyses of legal issues and present ideas orally and in writing to the court's judges. Time management skills and the ability to work effectively with others are crucial. All attorneys at the court must maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and handle matters honestly and impartially.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school with excellent academic standing
• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Admitted to The Florida Bar (for Senior Staff Attorney and Career Attorney classifications)

Nice To Haves

• Law review, journal, or significant law school writing and editing experience

Responsibilities

• Assisting the judge in the analysis of cases and motions
• Drafting of orders and published opinions
• Prepare in-depth analyses of legal issues
• Present ideas orally and in writing to the court's judges
• Maintain confidentiality
• Exercise discretion
• Handle matters honestly and impartially

Benefits

• Satisfactory criminal history check
• Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, or disability.
• Reasonable accommodation for candidates requiring it as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level