TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY I - 22008281

State of Florida•Daytona Beach, FL

1d•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 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 the needs of the Court. Periodic day travel is required and is reimbursable at the state rate as available.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited law school.
Membership in good standing with The Florida Bar (required for Staff Attorney II and Sr. Trial Court Staff Attorney; must be obtained within 1 year of hire for Staff Attorney I/Law Clerk).
At least five years of legal experience (for Sr. Trial Court Staff Attorney).
Less than five years of experience practicing law (for Staff Attorney II).
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.
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 duties throughout the Circuit.
Travel periodically for day travel.