Trial Court Staff Attorney II - 22009352

State of Florida•Clearwater, FL

6d•$64,999 - $78,036•Hybrid

About The Position

This is professional and highly responsible work conducting legal research in family and probate law, providing oral and written legal advice to judges, and drafting orders for assigned circuit judges: four family law judges and one probate and guardianship judge. The work requires considerable interpretation and judgment in analyzing legal issues within the assigned areas. The position works under the supervision of a Senior Supervising Staff Attorney and may also assist with legal issues from other divisions and the Court Counsel. Contacts are primarily with judges, judicial assistants, and other court personnel. The position may be partially remote.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Membership in good standing with The Florida Bar. Candidates pursuing membership may apply but must attain Florida Bar membership within one year of hire.
Ability to work effectively in a cooperative atmosphere with judges, attorneys, constitutional officers, and administrative staff within a judicial circuit.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Advise judges in assigned divisions on pending litigation and legal issues.
Attend hearings and trials and review electronic case files, evidence, depositions, pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, and other documentation to advise judges.
Research substantive and procedural legal matters as directed by judges.
Draft legal memoranda, judgments, orders, reports, and other correspondence.
Provide oral and written legal advice to judges and draft orders for assigned circuit judges.
Assist with legal issues from other divisions and the Court Counsel as needed.