Requisition No: 788763
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22008278
Position Number: 22008278
Salary: $51,557
Posting Closing Date: 12/30/2022
TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - VOLUSIA OR FLAGLER COUNTY
$51,557/YR ($46,401 IF NOT YET A MEMBER OF THE FL BAR)
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
This State-funded position is paid monthly and includes the State of Florida benefits package. The successful applicant is required to undergo a background check including fingerprinting.
Function:
Conduct legal research to assist trial court judges in deciding rulings on a variety of case issues including pre-trial and trial motions, post- conviction relief (3.800, 3.850), prisoner petitions, summary judgments, motions to suppress evidence, discovery and county court appeals. Draft orders and review briefs. Work involves considerable interpretation and judgment in the analysis of legal issues in the area(s) of criminal, civil, appellate, and/or administrative law. Duties may be performed throughout the Circuit. Headquarters subject to change based upon the needs of the Court. Periodic day travel required (mileage reimbursable at the state rate as available). Headquarters subject to change based upon the needs of the Court.
Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited law school and membership in the Florida Bar is required within one year of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures, legal research skills. Comprehensive knowledge of legal research tools and the ability to use them efficiently. Ability to reason logically and analytically. The ability to grasp, comprehend and analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual details. Ability to perform exacting work, attentive to issues in matters before the court. Exceptional reading skills. Ability to digest and communicate ideas and concepts orally and in writing. Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality and honesty in handling matters before the court. Ability to work effectively with others.
How to Apply:
Apply on People First specifically for this position OR submit a completed and signed State of Florida Application, writing sample and copy of law school transcripts by the deadline. Go to www.circuit7.org, click on “Employment” – then click on “State of Florida Application” or you may call 386-626-6561 to have one sent to you.
Court Administration – Human Resources
101 N. Alabama Ave
Suite D-305
DeLand, FL 32724
If you are disabled and require an accommodation to participate in the application/ interview process, please contact Anne Pierce at 386-626-6561 or apierce@circuit7.org with as much notice as possible. We will be happy to make every effort to accommodate reasonable requests.
The 7th Judicial Circuit Court is an equal opportunity and
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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.