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    trial court staff attorney - Bartow, United States - State of Florida

    State of Florida
    State of Florida Bartow, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Requisition No:

    Agency: State Courts System

    Working Title: TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY

    Position Number:

    Salary: $61,868.92 Annually*

    Posting Closing Date: 07/31/2024

    Job Location

    Tenth Judicial Circuit; Bartow, Florida

    Job Description

    This professional position is responsible for conducting legal research and completing assignments related to the composition of legally sufficient documents i.e. court orders, memorandums of law, etc., at the trial court level. Work involves considerable legal interpretation and analysis of case specific legal issues in the area(s) of criminal, civil, family, juvenile, probate, appellate and/or administrative law. Contacts are established primarily with trial court judges and personnel. Work is performed under the general supervision of any and all assigned judges as well as the General Counsel; and progress is reviewed as required and applicable.

    Examples of Work Performed:


    • Draft orders, review briefs, and research substantive and procedural issues;


    • Conduct legislative research and track legislation applicable to the court;


    • Conduct research on case flow management and caseload distribution studies;


    • Perform research related to specific questions of law at the direction of any and all judges who preside over this position's assigned court divisions;


    • Perform administrative duties as required and applicable;


    • Assist on court related committees;


    • Perform all other related duties as required and applicable.

    Education and Training Guidelines

    Graduation from an accredited law school.

    Membership in the Florida Bar is preferred; however, applicants who have passed all parts of the Florida Bar exam but are awaiting admission to the Florida Bar will be considered.

    *Salary will be 10% below minimum if not passed Florida Bar.

    Competencies

    Knowledge of the organization and function of the court system; knowledge of legal principles, statutes, case law, court rules and procedures; proficiency in Microsoft 365 and other various applications.


    • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with clarity, diplomacy, purpose and attention to detail.


    • Display exemplary listening and comprehension skills.


    • Reason logically and analytically.


    • Interact courteously and professionally with emotionally upset and/or demanding individuals.


    • Take direction and follow instructions implicitly.


    • Correctly prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.


    • Compute simple statistics and mathematics such as percentages.


    •Grasp, comprehend, and analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual details.


    • Apply careful attention and precision to legal issues related to matters brought before the court that require judicial response or action.


    • Have exceptional reading and legal interpretation skills.


    • Digest and communicate ideas and concepts orally and in writing.


    • When applicable, exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality, and transparency in handling matters before the court.


    • Work effectively with others as well as work independently, without close supervision.


    • Produce and prepare own work product for dissemination to the assigned judge for review, execution and distribution to all applicable parties.


    • Possess exemplary and comprehensive legal research skills.


    • Comprehensive knowledge of legal publications and case law search engines such as Westlaw, as well as the ability to use them efficiently, including computer assisted research via on-line services.


    • Lift heavy packages up to 50 lbs. to a height of three (3) to four (4) feet for the purpose of moving, transporting and/or delivering them to their required location as required.

    Special Comments

    Primary location is Polk County Courthouse.

    Opened Until Filled; applications will be accepted until position is filled.

    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 Tenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Employment website .

    Download, complete, and submit the state application located on the 10th Circuit website.

    Submit resume and writing sample also.

    Submit by mail to mailing address Post Office Box 9000, Drawer J102; Bartow, Florida ; or

    Submit by email to

    For information about the job advertised contact Stephanie Sullivan by phone at

    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, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.

    We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

    If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the contact person at the number indicated for each respective position.

    Persons using a TTY or TDD may call the contact person through the FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE: Voice is , TDD is , NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE is 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 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 , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

    VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.


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