Requisition No: 802427
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: DISTRICT COURT SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY - 22009002
Position Number: 22009002
Salary: $62,281.69 - $70,058.39 Annually*
Posting Closing Date: 07/31/2023
First District Court of Appeal; Tallahassee, Florida
Job Description
Senior Staff Attorney or Career Attorney in Central Staff is professional work of considerable responsibility conducting legal research, writing, and case management activities in the Writs and Motions Unit of the Central Staff Unit. Work involves considerable interpretation and judgment in the analysis of diverse legal issues brought before the court. The successful candidate will handle a high volume of work under short deadlines. Working relationships are established primarily with judges, other law clerks, the Clerk of the Court, and administrative staff within the court. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Central Staff, but all members of Central Staff serve at the pleasure of the Chief Judge.
Education and Training Guidelines
Graduation from an accredited law school, top twenty-five percent preferred. At least two years of experience in the practice of law immediately preceding appointment to the position.
*Senior Law Clerk (at least two years’ experience in the practice of law, after passing the Florida Bar Exam) $5,190.14 (Monthly)
*Career Attorney (at least five years’ experience in the practice of law, after passing the Florida Bar Exam) $5,838.20 (Monthly)
Competencies
Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to maintain a large caseload and meet deadlines. Knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures. Ability to grasp, comprehend, and analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual matters. Ability to perform exacting work, attentive to details. Ability to digest and communicate ideas and concepts. Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality, and honesty in handling matters before the court. Ability to work effectively with judges and court staff.
Special Comments
The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan, optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.
How to Apply
For additional information and to apply visit the First District Court of Appeal Employment website at https://www.1dca.org/Marshal-s-Office/Employment-Opportunities.
Submit a State of Florida application, cover letter, resume, law school transcripts (copies accepted), list of references, and a substantive writing sample less than twenty pages in length, to: Marshal’s Office 1dca_jobs@flcourts.orgFirst District Court of Appeal 2000 Drayton Drive Tallahassee, FL 32399 850-717-8132
For additional information about the job advertised contact Leslie Tharp at 850-717-8131
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, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, or disability.
We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
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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.