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NEOGOV · 10 hours ago

Trial Court Staff Attorney (Legal Clerk) - Office of the General Counsel (State Funded)

NEOGOV is seeking a Trial Court Staff Attorney for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida. The role involves assisting judges with legal research and document preparation while gaining exposure to various legal areas through a two-year term program.

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Responsibilities

Research substantive and procedural matters
Prepares legal documents, including memoranda of law and proposed opinions, judgments, and orders
Reviews case files, evidence, depositions, pleadings, motions, legal briefs, memoranda of law, proposed orders, and other related documents to advise judges in a variety of legal areas
Provides immediate legal research and recommendations required by judges conducting court sessions
Attends staff meetings; professional workshops, seminars or conferences; and judicial proceedings as required
Prepares and presents appellate bench memoranda and proposed opinions to a three-judge panel
Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

Juris Doctor degreeFlorida Bar membershipLegal research proficiencyWord processing softwareResearchWriting skillsAnalytical reasoningDiscretionOral communication skillsAttention to detailConfidentialityTeamwork

Required

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school by the start date of August or September 2026
Member of Florida Bar in good standing at the time of hire or within one year after hire
Strong academic record
Excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills
Knowledge of and ability to use word processing software such as Word
Ability to conduct legal research, including proficiency in the use of legal publications and on-line services, such as Westlaw and/or Lexis
Ability to understand and apply legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures
Ability to reason logically and analytically
Ability to grasp, comprehend, and analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual details
Ability to perform exacting work
Ability to communicate ideas and concepts effectively and succinctly, both orally and in writing
Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality and honesty in handling matters before the court
Ability to work effectively with others and/or to work independently
Florida Bar membership in good standing at the time of hire, or within one year after hire is required

Preferred

Law review/journal membership
Moot court participation
Court system/teaching/research work experience
Commitment to public service

Benefits

Health care
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Hybrid remote/onsite work schedules

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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