SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22009013

State of Florida • BUNNELL, FL

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position 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 role also requires drafting orders and opinions, and reviewing case files and briefs. The work demands considerable interpretation and judgment in analyzing legal issues across 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

• Staff Attorney II: Graduation from an accredited law school. Membership in good standing with the Florida Bar and at least five years of experience practicing law.
• Staff Attorney I: Graduation from an accredited law school.
• If graduation from accredited law school has been achieved and membership in the Florida Bar is not yet accomplished, membership in the Florida Bar must occur within 1 year of hire date or employment will end.
• 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.
• The 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree