DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22004407

About the role

The selected candidate will serve as one of the two law clerks assisting the judge in the analysis of cases and motions, and the drafting of orders and published opinions. The position requires an attorney with excellent research, writing, and editing skills who will prepare in-depth analyses of legal issues and present ideas orally and in writing to the court's judges.

Responsibilities

• Prepare in-depth analyses of legal issues
• Draft orders and opinions
• Analyze cases and motions
• Present ideas orally and in writing to the court's judges

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school with excellent academic standing
• Law review, journal, or significant law school writing and editing experience preferred

Skills

• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to work effectively with others

Abilities

• Maintain confidentiality
• Exercise discretion
• Handle matters honestly and impartially

Benefits

All attorneys at the court must maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and handle matters honestly and impartially.

Pay

$69,238.80 - $88,324.08 annually. Actual position classification and beginning salary based on experience.

Schedule

Location: St. Petersburg, Florida.