State of Florida · 1 month ago
TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22009477
New Port Richey, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $78K/yr
5+ years expThe State of Florida is seeking a Trial Court Staff Attorney to conduct legal research, provide legal advice, and draft orders for circuit judges. This role involves significant interpretation and judgment in criminal postconviction matters and may also assist with other legal issues within the court system.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Review court files, pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, and other documentation and draft orders, memoranda, reports, and other correspondence at the direction of the judges
Review pro se motions for postconviction relief, motions to correct illegal sentence, motions to withdraw plea, motions for DNA testing, etc., and prepare proposed orders for the judges
Research substantive and procedural areas of criminal law, and draft orders on trial motions, including motions to dismiss, to suppress, to admit collateral crime evidence, etc
Attend hearings in court and prepare appropriate orders following the hearings
Perform case management of Death Penalty Cases and track Postconviction Relief Cases
Perform other duties as directed by Court Counsel, Supervising Senior Staff Attorney, and judges
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Member 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
Review court files, pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, and other documentation and draft orders, memoranda, reports, and other correspondence at the direction of the judges
Review pro se motions for postconviction relief, motions to correct illegal sentence, motions to withdraw plea, motions for DNA testing, etc., and prepare proposed orders for the judges
Research substantive and procedural areas of criminal law, and draft orders on trial motions, including motions to dismiss, to suppress, to admit collateral crime evidence, etc
Attend hearings in court and prepare appropriate orders following the hearings
Perform case management of Death Penalty Cases and track Postconviction Relief Cases
Perform other duties as directed by Court Counsel, Supervising Senior Staff Attorney, and judges
Company
State of Florida
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