Requisition No: 795537
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22009623
Position Number: 22009623
Salary: $51,557.43 / $60,314.90 Annually*
Posting Closing Date: 03/03/2023
Job Location
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit; Sanford, Florida
Job Description
The essential function of the position within the 18th Judicial Circuit is to conduct and coordinate legal research activities at the trial court level. This is a highly responsible position that assists trial court judges 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 appeals. The assigned work involves considerable interpretations and judgment in the analysis of legal issues in the area(s) of criminal, civil, appellate, and/or administrative law as well as drafting orders and reviewing briefs.
Education and Training Guidelines
Graduation from an accredited law school.
Membership in the Florida Bar is preferable.
Law school graduates awaiting Florida Bar results or anticipating taking the Florida Bar Exam are encouraged to apply.
If the selected applicant is not a member of the Florida Bar at the time of hire, they will be expected to attain membership in the Florida Bar within one year from the date of hire.
*$51,557.43 for Florida Bar member.
*$60,314.90 for Florida Bar member and five years of staff attorney service with the State Courts System.
*$46,401.69 If not a Florida Bar member, that is,10% below minimum if not passed bar.
Competencies
Knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures.
Legal research skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of legal publications and the ability to use them efficiently in legal research.
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, as well as independently.
Work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, talking, listening, and reaching with hands and arms; must be able to transfer up to 10 pounds.
Special Comments
In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must possess a juris doctorate.
Please do not apply if you are still awaiting graduation from an accredited law school.
Membership in the Florida Bar is required within one year of hire.
How to Apply
For additional information and to apply visit the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court Employment website at Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Employment Opportunities.
Submit a current and completed state employment application that is located on the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit website.
Submit also a writing sample, copy of law school transcripts and, if applicable, proof of membership in the Florida Bar.
Submit application and supporting documentation electronically.
Electronically submitted applications using the People First System will NOT be reviewed.
Resumes may be attached as supplemental documentation only and will not be accepted for the employment application.
Application must be received no later than 5:00 P.M. on the closing date.
For additional information contact Court Administration Human Resources, Dayna Griffin by phone at 407-665-4930.
The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, genetic, disability, or political affiliations.
We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please call the contact person at the number indicated for each respective position.
May also contact Court Administration – Brevard 321-633-2171, #3 or Court Administration – Seminole 407-665-4227 prior to the application deadline.
Persons using a TTY/TDD may call the contact person through the FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE: (Voice) 1-800-955-8770, (TDD) 1-800-955-8771, NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE: 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.