Trial Court Staff Attorney II - 22009352 1

State of Florida•Clearwater, FL

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is professional and highly responsible work conducting legal research, providing oral and written legal advice, and drafting orders for the assigned circuit judges. The work involves considerable interpretation and judgment in the analysis of legal issues, primarily on criminal postconviction matters. The Staff Attorney may also work on criminal trial and pretrial matters 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. All work is performed under the supervision of a Senior Staff Attorney. Up to two days of telework per week may be authorized.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Members standing in good standing with The Florida Bar
Candidates who are currently pursuing membership are eligible to apply but are required to attain Florida Bar membership within one year of hire
Criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Practicing Law 5+ Years

Responsibilities

Conducting legal research
Providing oral and written legal advice
Drafting orders for the assigned circuit judges
Advising judges in assigned divisions on pending litigation and issues
Attending hearings and trials
Reviewing electronic case files, evidence, depositions, pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, and other documentation to advise judges in a variety of legal areas
Researching legal matters, substantive procedural, as directed by judges
Drafting legal memoranda, judgments, orders, reports, and other correspondence
Working effectively in a cooperative atmosphere with judges, attorneys, constitutional officers, and administrative staff functioning within a judicial circuit
Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing