Staff Attorney

Middle District of Florida • Jacksonville, FL

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

This vacancy is for a Staff Attorney position for the Jacksonville Division. The court prefers applicants who are able to work in-person at the Jacksonville courthouse; however, the court will consider applicants who live outside the district and must work remotely if they have prior Federal Staff Attorney experience. Staff Attorneys in the Middle District of Florida provide legal assistance to the court in connection with prisoner litigation, including 1983 civil rights claims and state/federal habeas petitions. Experience in these matters is preferred, but not required. The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied and often involve novel and complex legal issues. Qualified candidates must be capable of producing exceptional work under demanding time constraints. Although the nature of the job is serious, the work environment is collegial. There is regular interaction with the Judges, law clerks, and other staff concerning legal and court-related issues.

Requirements

• Law school graduate at the time of appointment.
• 3 years of post-JD legal experience.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work in-person at the Jacksonville courthouse (though remote work may be considered for those with prior Federal Staff Attorney experience).

Nice To Haves

• Prior prisoner litigation experience.
• Prior Federal Law Clerk experience.
• Prior Federal Staff Attorney experience (if working remotely).

Responsibilities

• Provide legal assistance to the court in connection with prisoner litigation, including 1983 civil rights claims and state/federal habeas petitions.
• Produce exceptional work under demanding time constraints.
• Regular interaction with the Judges, law clerks, and other staff concerning legal and court-related issues.

Benefits

• Civil law experience at the federal court level.
• Environment guaranteeing significant responsibility and challenge.
• Salary is determined by work experience, federal service, and pay history.
• Employees are required to use Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.

What This Job Offers

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