Trial Court Staff Attorney

18th Judicial Circuit State Court System of Florida•Sanford, FL

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 focuses 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; adoptions; and probate and guardianship. The successful applicant will demonstrate proficiency in legal research, writing, proofreading, and citations; exceptional attention to detail; the ability to analyze and comprehend statutes, rules, and procedures; clear oral and written communication; effective prioritization and timely completion of assignments; and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently. Staff Attorney work is performed under the general supervision of the Supervising Staff Attorney and judges, with progress reviewed as required and applicable. The position may be filled at the Supervising Trial Court Staff Attorney or Trial Court Staff Attorney I, II, or Senior level. Classification is determined based on the selected candidate’s education, experience, licensure, and other applicable minimum qualifications. The Supervising Staff Attorney works under the direct supervision of General Counsel and is responsible for training, supervising, coordinating work assignments, and evaluating the performance of Trial Court Staff Attorneys in Seminole County. The position may be partially remote.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited law school.
Membership in good standing with The Florida Bar for the Supervising, Senior, and Trial Court Staff Attorney II levels; for Trial Court Staff Attorney I, Florida Bar membership is required within one year of hire.
Supervising Trial Court Staff Attorney: at least five years of work experience in the practice of law, including at least two years of managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience.
Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney: at least five years of work experience in the practice of law or as a law clerk in an appellate or trial court.
Trial Court Staff Attorney II: less than five years of work experience in the practice of law.
Proficiency in legal research, writing, proofreading, and citations.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to analyze and comprehend statutes, rules, and procedures.
Clear oral and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize effectively and complete assignments promptly.
Ability to work effectively with others and independently.
Submit a completed State of Florida Application, two writing samples of fewer than 10 pages each, law school transcripts, and proof of Florida Bar membership, if applicable.
Employment is provisional pending successful background investigation and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research for trial court judges.
Prepare memoranda of law.
Draft proposed orders.
Attend court proceedings.
Address civil matters, including discovery, motions to dismiss, and motions for summary judgment; appellate matters, including driver’s license suspensions and administrative agency decisions; family matters; adoptions; and probate and guardianship matters.
For the Supervising Trial Court Staff Attorney level: train and supervise Trial Court Staff Attorneys in Seminole County, coordinate work assignments, and evaluate their performance.

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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