State of Florida
Location
Fort Myers, FL | United States
Job description
Requisition No: 804541
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22008968
Position Number: 22008968
Salary: $51,557.43 Annually*
Posting Closing Date: 03/26/2024
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Twentieth Judicial Circuit; Lee/Collier/Charlotte County, Florida
The position of Trial Court Law Clerk/Staff Attorney to the Judges of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court is a professional position that entails research and writing of legal memoranda, draft opinions and draft orders in all types of circuit and county court matters, including but not limited to, criminal matters, including post-conviction motions and related civil matters such as petitions for extraordinary relief filed by or on behalf of sentenced inmates and pretrial detainees, and other miscellaneous pre-trial or post-trial criminal issues, appeals from county court (both civil and criminal), and civil matters, including miscellaneous pre-trial or post-trial civil issues, and domestic relations and family law issues. Work is performed under general supervision of the Supervising Senior Staff Attorney and Judges, and is reviewed in progress, as necessary, and upon completion.
Staff Attorney's primary responsibilities include the following: Assist Criminal Division Judges; Assist Civil Division Judges; Assist the
Appellate Banc with County-to-Circuit Appeals; Other duties as assigned.
Assist Criminal Division Judges:
Review and monitor post-conviction motions, conduct legal research, make recommendations to judges, and submit proposed orders. Review miscellaneous pre-trial or post-trial criminal motions, or any other criminal matter as requested, conduct legal research, make recommendations to judges, and submit proposed orders.
Upon request, draft proposed jury instructions and advise as to sentencing options.
Monitor death penalty proceedings, conduct legal research, make recommendations to judges, and submit proposed orders. Conduct research as to current law, and advise judges on various legal issues.
Assist Civil Division Judges:
Review and monitor petitions seeking extraordinary remedies, conduct legal research, make recommendations to judges, draft memoranda law, and submit proposed orders.
Review miscellaneous pre-trial or post-trial civil motions, or any other civil matter as requested, conduct legal research, make recommendations to judges, draft memoranda of law, and submit proposed orders.
Conduct research as to current law, and advise Judges on various legal issues.
Assist Appellate Banc with County-to-Circuit Appeals:
Review and monitor appeal files at the pre-disposition stages, conduct legal research, make recommendations to the Appellate Banc, and submit proposed orders to the Appellate Banc. Once appeals are ready for disposition, review trial records and appellate briefs, conduct legal research, submit memoranda with recommendation to Appellate Banc, and submit proposed opinions to the Appellate Banc.
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
Work experience which demonstrates orientation towards public service is preferred.
Membership in good standing in the Florida Bar is required.
If not already a member, membership within one year of hire is required.
*Salary will be 10% below minimum if not passed Florida Bar.
Valid Florida Driver's License is preferred.
Knowledge of: Legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures. Legal publications. Florida State Courts System. Westlaw and/or Lexis, Microsoft Outlook, and Word.
Skills: Manual legal research. Proficient in computerized legal research, including Westlaw and/or Lexis. Legal writing. Proof reading and thorough editing.
Ability to:
Reason logically and analytically without biased, unsupported, or creative interpretations of the law Grasp, comprehend, and analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual details.
Work well under pressure, multi-task, and meet established timelines and goals.
Perform exacting work, attentive to issues in matters before the court.
Comprehend that which is read. Digest and communicate ideas and concepts effectively orally and in writing.
Exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality, and honesty in handling matters before the court.
Act professionally, respectfully, and in a manner becoming of a court employee at all times Refrain from any behavior that could be deemed divisive or disruptive Work effectively with others.
Work effectively independently. Maintain organization.
Prioritize work load.
Accept direction, instruction, and constructive criticism in a positive manner.
Set aside any bias or prejudice such that all work submitted is neutral and impartial in content and tone.
Efficiently operate a computer; utilize Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel and various other software programs and databases such as Westlaw and Lexis.
Type 45 correct words per minute.
Provide effective, accurate, professional, polite, friendly, and prompt customer service to the public and other agency personnel, AOC employees, and the Judiciary.
Maintain consistent and regular attendance, which is required.
Travel within the circuit for coverage.
Work the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but may on occasion require work outside of those normal business hours, and possibly on weekends or holidays based on operational necessity.
This position is eligible for hybrid-telework after successful completion of training, six-months of continuous service, and management approval.
Staff Attorneys/Trial Court Law Clerks are generally considered employees of the Administrative Office of the Courts of the entire 20th Judicial Circuit (Lee County, Collier County, Charlotte County, Hendry County, Glades County), and not employees of a specific county.
Regardless of headquarters, Staff Attorneys/Trial Court Law Clerks may occasionally be required to travel to other counties within the circuit as may be determined by the supervisor and operational necessity.
In addition, Staff Attorneys/Trial Court Law Clerks may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to headquarters in another county within the circuit as may be determined by the supervisor and operational necessity.
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.
For additional information and to apply visit the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Employment website .
Select “Career Opportunities” from the “About the Court” dropdown menu.
Applications will only be accepted through the Twentieth Judicial Circuit website.
For information about the job advertised contact Human Resources by the email at [email protected] or by phone at 239-533-1710.
The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.
NatWe 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 contact information indicated for each respective position.
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.
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