What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trial Court Staff Attorney position at 15th Judicial Circuit Court (FL)?
JOB
SALARIES: $66,976.95 (annual salary of $63,724.95 plus competitive area differential pay of $3,252.00). *$60,604.50 IF AWAITING MEMBERSHIP IN THE FLORIDA BAR(annual salary of $57,352.50plus competitive area differential pay of $3,252.00)Position is a two year term and can be renewed. This is an excellent opportunity to fine-tune your legal research and writing skills and contribute to the furtherance of justice. The essential function of the position within the organization is to assist the judiciary by drafting memoranda and orders; conducting legal research; reviewing motions and case files; and advising judges on pending litigation and issues. If not a member of the Florida Bar, the selected candidate must sit for the upcoming Florida Bar Exam.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Perform legal research for the court and advise judges and other members of the legal teamDraft concise, well-researched ordersKeep abreast of changes in the lawReview complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadingsInteract with Judges, other trial court staff attorneys, General Counsel, and court personnelThe omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
During the Application Process please upload the following ATTACHMENTS: College and law school transcripts (official or unofficial)Writing sample not to exceed five (5) pages NOTICE: Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will continue to be received until the position is filled. Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any of the protected classes. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in the interviewing process once selected, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, Florida 33401; telephone number (561) 355-4380 at least 7 days before your scheduled either in-person or telephonic interview; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711.”
SALARIES: $66,976.95 (annual salary of $63,724.95 plus competitive area differential pay of $3,252.00). *$60,604.50 IF AWAITING MEMBERSHIP IN THE FLORIDA BAR(annual salary of $57,352.50plus competitive area differential pay of $3,252.00)Position is a two year term and can be renewed. This is an excellent opportunity to fine-tune your legal research and writing skills and contribute to the furtherance of justice. The essential function of the position within the organization is to assist the judiciary by drafting memoranda and orders; conducting legal research; reviewing motions and case files; and advising judges on pending litigation and issues. If not a member of the Florida Bar, the selected candidate must sit for the upcoming Florida Bar Exam.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Perform legal research for the court and advise judges and other members of the legal teamDraft concise, well-researched ordersKeep abreast of changes in the lawReview complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadingsInteract with Judges, other trial court staff attorneys, General Counsel, and court personnelThe omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
During the Application Process please upload the following ATTACHMENTS: College and law school transcripts (official or unofficial)Writing sample not to exceed five (5) pages NOTICE: Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will continue to be received until the position is filled. Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any of the protected classes. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in the interviewing process once selected, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, Florida 33401; telephone number (561) 355-4380 at least 7 days before your scheduled either in-person or telephonic interview; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711.”
Salary : $57,353 - $66,977
