SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22009024
About the role
The essential function of the position within the organization is to assist the judiciary with case management, pending litigation, processing of criminal and civil appeals, and a variety of issues. The assigned work involves considerable interpretation and judgment of legal issues in the area(s) of criminal, civil, appellate, and/or administrative law. The position is responsible for drafting memoranda, opinions, orders, and conducting legal research; reviewing briefs and case files; and advising judges on pending litigation.
Responsibilities
- Assist the judiciary with case management, pending litigation, processing of criminal and civil appeals, and a variety of issues.
- Interpret and judge legal issues in the areas of criminal, civil, appellate, and/or administrative law.
- Draft memoranda, opinions, orders, and conduct legal research.
- Review briefs and case files.
- Advising judges on pending litigation.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required.
- Five years of work experience in the practice of law or as a law clerk in an appellate or trial court.
- Membership in Good Standing in the Florida Bar within one year of hire.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License required.
Qualifications
Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.
Skills
N/A
Benefits
N/A
Pay
$76,040.16 annually ($64,999.44 if less than 5 years exp.) ($58,499.52 without professional certification)
Schedule
Full-Time