Trial Court Staff Attorney

This professional position is responsible for conducting legal research and completing assignments related to the composition of legally sufficient documents at the trial court level, including, but not limited to, drafting court orders and preparing memorandums of law. 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:
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Salary

• $63,724.95/year

Qualifications

Competencies

KNOWLEDGE. ABILITIES. AND SKILLS:

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.

The person chosen for this position must also possess the ability to:

How to Apply

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex,
age, national origin or disability. Interested applicants must complete a State of Florida Job application
form and submit it along with their resume and writing sample to:

Stephanie Sullivan
Human Resources Manager
Post Office Box 9000, Drawer J102
Bartow, FL 33831-9000
Telephone: (863) 534-4035
Fax: (863) 534-4699

If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the application/selection process, please
notify the Administrative Office of the Courts in advance by calling (863) 534-4686.