Trial Court Staff Attorney

This is professional and highly responsible work, conducting legal research, providing oral and written advice to judges, and drafting orders and opinions for the assigned circuit judges. The work involves considerable interpretation and judgment in the analysis of legal issues, primarily on criminal postconviction matters. The Staff Attorney may also work on criminal trial and pretrial matters, and may also assist with legal issues from other divisions and the Court Counsel. Contacts are primarily with judges, judicial assistants, and other court personnel. All work is performed under the supervision of a Senior Staff Attorney. This position may be partially remote.

Salary

• $65,431.92/year

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited law school and membership in The Florida Bar. Law school graduates who are currently pursuing membership in The Florida Bar are eligible to apply but will be required to attain Florida Bar membership within one year if selected for appointment.

Competencies Other Information

Location: West Pasco Judicial Center, 7530 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL 34654

Salary: Florida Bar Member - $ 5,310.41 + $ 142.25 CAD = $5,452.66 monthly plus State benefits
Not yet a Florida Bar Member - $ 4,779.38 + $142.25 CAD = $4,921.63 monthly plus State benefits

How to Apply

Submit a Sixth Judicial Circuit application, cover letter, résumé, and a legal writing sample that does not exceed 10 pages to:
Sixth Judicial Circuit, Criminal Justice Center
Human Resources, Suite J1500
14250 49th St. N.
Clearwater, FL 33762
Or via email to: SixthCircuitHR@jud6.org

The Sixth Judicial Circuit Application is available via Internet at: www.jud6.org

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

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