HALF TIME SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22011403

State of Florida•Daytona Beach, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a half-time position for a Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney. The role involves conducting legal research to assist trial court judges in deciding rulings on a variety of case issues. This includes pre-trial motions such as summary judgments, motions to suppress evidence, motions to dismiss (including stand your ground motions), and discovery, as well as post-trial motions like capital and non-capital post-conviction relief motions. The position requires drafting orders and opinions, and reviewing case files and briefs. The work involves considerable interpretation and judgment in the analysis of legal issues in criminal, civil, appellate, and/or administrative law. Duties may be performed throughout the Circuit, with headquarters subject to change based on court needs. Periodic day travel is required and mileage is reimbursable at the state rate as available.

Requirements

An attorney admitted to The Florida Bar with at least five years of legal experience.
Membership in good standing in The Florida Bar is required.
Knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures.
Legal research skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of legal research tools and the ability to use them efficiently.
Ability to reason logically and analytically.
Ability to grasp, comprehend and analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual details.
Ability to perform exacting work, attentive to issues in matters before the court.
Exceptional reading skills.
Ability to digest and communicate ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality and honesty in handling matters before the court.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Must undergo a background check including fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research to assist trial court judges in deciding rulings on a variety of case issues, including pre-trial motions, such as summary judgements, motions to suppress evidence, motions to dismiss, including stand your ground motions, and discovery, as well as post-trial motions, such as capital and non-capital post-conviction relief motions.
Draft orders and opinions.
Review case files and briefs.
Analyze legal issues in the area(s) of criminal, civil, appellate, and/or administrative law.
Perform periodic day travel as required.