SUPERVISING TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY Job at Florida Department of Financial Services, Sanford, FL

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  • Florida Department of Financial Services
  • Sanford, FL

Job Description

SUPERVISING TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22008178

Salary Range : $85,535 Annually

This is a highly professional position that assists trial court judges within the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit by conducting legal research, preparing memoranda of law, drafting proposed orders, and attending court proceedings. The role focuses primarily on criminal matters, including pretrial and trial motions; postconviction motions filed pursuant to rules 3.800, 3.801, 3.850, and 3.851; and inmate motions and petitions, with potential involvement in civil, family, and appellate matters. The successful applicant will demonstrate proficiency in legal research, writing, proofreading, and citations; exceptional attention to detail; the ability to analyze and comprehend statutes, rules, and procedures; and strong oral and written communication skills. The position works under the direct supervision of the General Counsel, and is responsible for training, supervising, coordinating work assignments, and evaluating the performance of Trial Court Staff Attorneys in Seminole County. This position may be partially remote.

Education and Training Guidelines : Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. Five years of experience in the practice of law or as a law clerk in an appellate or trial court, including at least two years of managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience. Membership in Good Standing in the Florida Bar.

Special Comments

Starting rate of pay: $85,535 Annually.

*The chief judge may approve retention of current salaries for employees transferred between circuits.

Benefits


  • Paid Leave & Holidays
  • Optional Vision, Dental and Supplemental Insurance
  • No Cost Basic Life Insurance
  • Deferred Compensation Options
  • Tax Favored Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Support


Equal Opportunity Employer

The Eighteenth Judicial Circuit is an equal opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of or manifest by words or conduct bias or prejudice based on race, color, religion, age (40 or older), sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), national origin, language, marital status, socioeconomic status, or disability or genetic information, which does not preclude performance of essential job functions, and reasonable accommodations are provided as necessary and judicious.

Background Check

Employment is provisional pending the results of a successful background investigation and fingerprinting.

E-Verify

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The Eighteenth Judicial Circuit participates in the U.S. Governments Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify) to assist in this required verification process for all state-funded positions. E-Verify electronically confirms an employees eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) within the first 3 days of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace

The Eighteenth Judicial Circuit aims to achieve a drug-free workplace. Applicants must behave in accordance with this objective; the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing court service for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, and the trust placed in our organization by the public.

At-Will Employment

Pursuant to 110.205(2)(c) of the Florida Statutes, employment with the State Courts System is not covered under the Career Service System. All employees of the State Systems serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights; employees can be terminated with or without cause by the Court.

Application Requirements
  • 2 writing samples (less than 10 pages each)
  • law school transcripts
  • proof of membership in the Florida Bar, if applicable



Location

SANFORD, FL, 32771 (Remote / Telework)

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.

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Job Tags

Remote work, Monday to Friday,

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