Hybrid Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Conducts legal research of substantive and procedural matters, and prepares legal documents, such as memoranda, opinions, judgments, and orders.
  • Reviews files, evidence, depositions, pleadings, motions, legal briefs, memoranda of law, proposed orders, and other related documentation in order to advise judges in a variety of legal areas.
  • Attends staff meetings to exchange information; attends technical or professional workshops, seminars or conferences to improve professional skills; and attends hearings as required.
  • Drafts orders, reviews briefs, conducts legislative research, and tracks legislation applicable to the court.
  • Assists the Court’s General Counsel or Court Administrator by reviewing contracts, or drafting administrative memoranda and orders to promote the efficient administration of justice.
  • Some litigation experience preferred, as attendance at court hearings may be required.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Member in good standing with the Florida Bar.
  • Five (5) years of experience in the practice of law or as a law clerk in an appellate or trial court.
  • Knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures.
  • Knowledge of and ability to use word processing software such as Word; must have sufficient typing ability to produce memos, orders, etc.
  • Ability to conduct legal research including a comprehensive knowledge of and ability to use legal publications and on-line services, such as Westlaw and/or Lexis.
  • 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.

Job title

Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$79,629 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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