Staff Attorney (Lee, Collier and Charlotte County)

About the position

The position of Trial Court Law Clerk/Staff Attorney to the Judges of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court is a professional position that entails research and writing of legal memoranda, draft opinions and draft orders in all types of circuit and county court matters, including but not limited to, criminal matters, including post-conviction motions and related civil matters such as petitions for extraordinary relief filed by or on behalf of sentenced inmates and pretrial detainees, and other miscellaneous pre-trial or post-trial criminal issues, appeals from county court (both civil and criminal), and civil matters, including miscellaneous pre-trial or post-trial civil issues, and domestic relations and family law issues. Work is performed under general supervision of the Supervising Senior Staff Attorney and Judges, and is reviewed in progress, as necessary, and upon completion.

Responsibilities

• Assist Criminal Division Judges by reviewing and monitoring post-conviction motions, conducting legal research, making recommendations to judges, and submitting proposed orders.
• Assist Civil Division Judges by reviewing and monitoring petitions seeking extraordinary remedies, conducting legal research, making recommendations to judges, drafting memoranda of law, and submitting proposed orders.
• Assist the Appellate Banc with County-to-Circuit Appeals by reviewing and monitoring appeal files, conducting legal research, making recommendations, and submitting proposed orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Proficient in computerized legal research, including Westlaw and/or Lexis-Nexis.
• Work experience demonstrating orientation towards public service.
• Ability to work on occasion outside normal business hours based on operational necessity.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Membership in good standing in the Florida Bar is required; if not already a member, membership is required within one year of hire.

Nice-to-haves

• Valid Florida Driver's License is preferred.

Benefits

• Great working environment.
• Growth and Development Opportunities.
• Medical, Dental, Vision + other supplemental insurances offered.
• Sick + Vacation PTO.
• Paid Holidays.
• Retirement plan options (Pension or Investment).
• 457 Deferred Compensation.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Eligible for hybrid-telework after successful completion of training, six-months of continuous service, and management approval.