SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY

Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney

Function: Conduct legal research to assist trial court judges in deciding rulings on a variety of case issues, including pre-trial motions, such as summary judgements, motions to suppress evidence, motions to dismiss, including stand your ground motions, and discovery, as well as post-trial motions, such as capital and non-capital post-conviction relief motions. Draft orders and opinions. Review case files and 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 are subject to change based upon the needs of the Court. Periodic day travel is required (mileage reimbursable at the state rate as available).

Minimum Requirements: Staff Attorney II: Graduation from an accredited law school. Membership in good standing with the Florida Bar and at least five years of experience practicing law. Staff Attorney I: Graduation from an accredited law school.

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.