TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY II - 22009352
About The Position
The Trial Court Staff Attorney conducts legal research in family and probate law, provides oral and written legal advice to judges, and drafts orders for assigned circuit judges, including four family law judges and one probate and guardianship judge. The work requires considerable interpretation and judgment in analyzing legal issues in 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. The attorney advises judges on pending litigation and legal issues; attends hearings and trials; reviews electronic case files, evidence, depositions, pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, and other documentation; researches substantive and procedural legal matters; and prepares legal memoranda, judgments, orders, reports, and correspondence. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume with their application. The successful applicant must undergo a criminal background check. The State of Florida is a drug-free workplace, and employees are subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing under the cited state law.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Membership in good standing with The Florida Bar. Candidates currently pursuing membership may apply but must attain Florida Bar membership within one year of hire.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work effectively in a cooperative environment with judges, attorneys, constitutional officers, and administrative staff.
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research in family and probate law.
- Provide oral and written legal advice to judges on pending litigation and issues in assigned divisions.
- Attend hearings and trials.
- Review electronic case files, evidence, depositions, pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, and other documentation to advise judges in a variety of legal areas.
- Research substantive and procedural legal matters as directed by judges.
- Draft legal memoranda, judgments, orders, reports, and other correspondence.
- Work cooperatively with judges, attorneys, constitutional officers, and administrative staff within the judicial circuit.
- Assist with legal issues from other divisions and the Court Counsel as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
