Trial Court Staff Attorney
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/guardianship. The position may be filled at the Supervising Trial Court Staff Attorney, Trial Court Staff Attorney I, Trial Court Staff Attorney II, or Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney level. The classification level depends on the selected candidate’s education, experience, licensure, and other applicable minimum qualifications. The position may be partially remote. Staff Attorney work is performed under the general supervision of the Supervising Staff Attorney and judges, with progress reviewed as required and applicable. The Supervising Staff 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 Trial Court Staff Attorney II levels.
- Trial Court Staff Attorney I candidates must obtain membership in good standing with The Florida Bar 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.
- Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing.
- Ability to prioritize effectively and complete assignments promptly.
- Ability to work effectively with others and independently.
- Submit a completed State of Florida Application; applications must be completed in full and cannot state “please refer to resume.”
- Submit two writing samples, each less than 10 pages.
- Submit law school transcripts.
- Submit proof of membership in the Florida Bar, if applicable.
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research for trial court judges.
- Prepare memoranda of law.
- Draft proposed orders.
- Attend court proceedings.
- For the Supervising Trial Court Staff Attorney level: train and supervise Trial Court Staff Attorneys in Seminole County.
- For the Supervising Trial Court Staff Attorney 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, including 457(b) pre-tax and 457(b) Roth plans.
- 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
