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State of Florida · 1 day ago

TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22008642

Tallahassee, FL

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$58K/yr - $65K/yr

The State of Florida is seeking a Trial Court Staff Attorney to support the State Courts System. The role involves reviewing briefs and case files, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and advising judges on pending litigation and legal issues.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conducts legal research of substantive and procedural legal matters, and drafts/prepares legal documents, such as opinions, judgments, post-conviction orders, memoranda or orders concerning extraordinary writs

Drafts proposed orders for motions filed in and issues arising during death penalty cases; drafts proposed orders imposing a life-or-death sentence in death penalty cases

Reviews files, evidence, depositions, pleadings, motions, legal briefs, and memoranda of law, proposed orders and other related documentation in order to advise judges in a variety of legal areas

Provides immediate legal research and recommendations required by judges conducting court sessions

Attends staff meetings to exchange information; attends technical or professional workshops, seminars or conferences to improve professional skills; attends hearings as required

Assists the circuit court appellate division by drafting bench briefs and/or appellate opinions

Qualification

Juris DoctorFlorida Bar membershipLegal researchWestlawLexisNexisMicrosoft Office SuiteWriting skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsTeamworkTime management

Required

Juris doctor from an accredited law school

Requires membership in good standing with the Florida Bar or a membership with the Florida Bar within one year of hire

Possess an interest and strong proficiency in researching, analyzing, and communicating technical legal issues and writing concise and well-reasoned orders

Possess a strong attention to detail and superior writing and grammar skills

Knowledge of and proficiency in Westlaw or LexisNexis and Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work independently and as part of the staff attorney team

Ability to prioritize assignments and produce timely and accurate work product

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters in accordance with Court Administration policies, the Rules Regulating Florida Bar, the Florida Statutes, and the Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration