What are the responsibilities and job description for the OPS TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22092854 position at State of Florida?
Requisition No: 842246
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: OPS TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22092854
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 22092854
Salary: 30.64/Hr.
Posting Closing Date: 04/07/2025
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How to Apply
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Visit the 15th Judicial Circuit of Florida Employment website:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/15thcircuit/jobs/4744566/trial-court-staff-attorney-contractual?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Summary
The essential function of the position within the organization is to assist the judiciary with case management, pending litigation and issues, and/or process criminal and civil appeals. The position is responsible for drafting memoranda, opinions, orders and reports, conducting legal research, reviewing briefs and case files, and advising judges on pending litigation and issues.
Examples of Work Performed
- Perform legal research for the court and advise judges and other members of the legal team on the facts of a case and the relevant law
- Draft concise, well-researched orders, bench memoranda and other legal documents
- Keep abreast of changes in the law
- Review complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings
- Interact with Judges, court staff, other staff attorneys, and General Counsel
The 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.
MINIMUM Education and Experience Guidelines
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited law school and membership or expected membership in the Florida Bar, Exceptional writing skills, Well-rounded understanding of many areas of law, court procedures, court systems, and judicial rules.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in a technologically driven environment with intermediate to advanced computer skills.
- Knowledge of court procedures and legal terminology. Must be highly organized, attentive to detail and able to work in stressful situations.
- Able to effectively prioritize assignments.
- Must have a demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse set of people in an open and friendly manner.
- Able to maintain confidentiality.
- If not a member of the Florida Bar, the selected candidate must sit for the upcoming Florida Bar Exam.
ADDITIONAL 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 on 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
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
