State of Florida · 6 days ago
SENIOR/TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22009013
St Augustine, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$76K/yr - $76K/yr
5+ years expThe State of Florida is seeking a Senior/Trial Court Staff Attorney to conduct legal research and assist trial court judges in making rulings on various case issues. The role involves drafting orders and opinions, reviewing case files, and requires considerable interpretation and judgment in legal matters.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Conduct legal research to assist trial court judges in deciding rulings on a variety of case issues, including pre-trial motions, such as summary judgements, motions to suppress evidence, motions to dismiss, including stand your ground motions, and discovery, as well as post-trial motions, such as capital post-conviction relief and post-conviction relief motions
Draft orders and opinions
Review case files and briefs
Work involves considerable interpretation and judgment in the analysis of legal issues in the area(s) of criminal, civil, appellate, and/or administrative law
Duties may be performed throughout the Circuit
Headquarters are subject to change based upon the needs of the Court
Periodic day travel is required (mileage reimbursable at the state rate as available)
Qualification
Required
FLORIDA BAR MEMBERSHIP AND 5 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PRACTICING LAW
Knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures, legal research skills
Comprehensive knowledge of legal research tools and the ability to use them efficiently
Ability to reason logically and analytically
The ability to grasp, comprehend and analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual details
Ability to perform exacting work, attentive to issues in matters before the court
Exceptional reading skills
Ability to digest and communicate ideas and concepts orally and in writing
Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality and honesty in handling matters before the court
Ability to work effectively with others
Company
State of Florida
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