TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22008178
About The Position
This highly professional position assists trial court judges within the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit by conducting legal research, preparing memoranda of law, drafting proposed orders, and attending court proceedings. The work will focus mainly on civil matters, including discovery, motions to dismiss, and motions for summary judgment; appellate matters, including driver’s license suspensions and administrative agency decisions; family law; adoptions; and probate and guardianship. The role is performed under the general supervision of the Supervising Staff Attorney and judges, with progress reviewed as required and applicable. The position may be partially remote. It may be filled at the Supervising Trial Court Staff Attorney or Trial Court Staff Attorney I, II, or Senior level; the classification depends on the selected candidate’s education, experience, licensure, and other applicable minimum qualifications. At the Supervising level, the attorney works under the direct supervision of General Counsel and is responsible for training, supervising, coordinating work assignments, and evaluating Trial Court Staff Attorneys in Seminole County.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited law school.
- Membership in good standing with The Florida Bar is required for the Supervising, Senior, and Staff Attorney II levels.
- For Trial Court Staff Attorney I, membership in good standing with The Florida Bar is required within one year of hire.
- Demonstrated proficiency in legal research, writing, proofreading, and citations.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze and comprehend statutes, rules, and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing.
- Ability to prioritize effectively and complete assignments promptly.
- Ability to work effectively with others and independently.
- Supervising level: at least five years of work experience in the practice of law, including at least two years of managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience.
- Senior level: at least five years of work experience in the practice of law or as a law clerk in an appellate or trial court.
- Staff Attorney II level: less than five years of work experience in the practice of law.
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research for trial court judges.
- Prepare memoranda of law.
- Draft proposed orders.
- Attend court proceedings.
- At the Supervising level, train and supervise Trial Court Staff Attorneys in Seminole County.
- At the Supervising level, coordinate work assignments and evaluate Trial Court Staff Attorneys in Seminole County.
Benefits
- Paid leave and holidays
- State of Florida health benefits
- Supplemental insurance, including dental, vision, disability, optional life, and cancer insurance
- No-cost basic life insurance
- Deferred compensation (457b pre-tax and 457b Roth)
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) benefits
- Tax-favored spending accounts
- Employee assistance support
- State employee tuition waiver
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
