TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY II - 22011394

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The position is responsible for reviewing briefs and case files; conducting legal research; drafting memoranda, opinions, orders, and reports; and advising judges on pending litigation and issues. This is a high-volume work environment, and the individual needs to be self-motivated and dedicated. The position works under general supervision of the Chief Judge or designee.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Membership in good standing with The Florida Bar with less than five years of legal experience.
• Possess an interest and strong proficiency in researching, analyzing, and communicating technical legal issues and writing concise and well-reasoned orders.
• Possess a strong attention to detail and superior writing and grammar skills.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in Westlaw or LexisNexis and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the staff attorney team.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and produce timely and accurate work product.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters in accordance with Court Administration policies, the Rules Regulating Florida Bar, the Florida Statutes, and the Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration.

Responsibilities

• Conducts legal research of substantive and procedural legal matters, and drafts/prepares legal documents, such as opinions, judgments, post-conviction orders, memoranda or orders concerning extraordinary writs.
• Drafts proposed orders for motions filed in and issues arising during death penalty cases; drafts proposed orders imposing a life-or-death sentence in death penalty cases.
• Reviews files, evidence, depositions, pleadings, motions, legal briefs, and memoranda of law, proposed orders and other related documentation in order to advise judges in a variety of legal areas.
• Provides immediate legal research and recommendations required by judges conducting court sessions.
• Attends staff meetings to exchange information; attends technical or professional workshops, seminars or conferences to improve professional skills; attends hearings as required.
• Assists the circuit court appellate division by drafting bench briefs and/or appellate opinions.

Benefits

• Part-time telework may be available after six-month probationary period.

What This Job Offers

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