SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22012366

Overview

Title: Sr. Trial Court Staff Attorney

Position #: 12366

Annual Pay: $76,040

Location: Bunnell, Daytona Beach, DeLand, Palatka, or St. Augustine

If you are disabled and require an accommodation to participate in the application/interview process, please contact Tracy Woodman at with as much notice as possible. We will be happy to make every effort to accommodate reasonable requests. The 7th Judicial Circuit Court is an equal opportunity and
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Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research to assist trial court judges in deciding rulings on a variety of case issues, including pre-trial motions such as summary judgments, motions to suppress evidence, motions to dismiss (including stand your ground motions), and discovery, as well as post-trial motions such as capital post-conviction relief and other post-conviction relief motions.
• Draft orders and opinions; review case files and briefs; interpret and analyze legal issues in criminal, civil, appellate, and/or administrative law.
• Perform duties throughout the Circuit; headquarters are subject to change based on the needs of the Court; periodic day travel is required with mileage reimbursable at the state rate as available.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited law school. Membership in good standing with the Florida Bar and at least five years of experience practicing law.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures, and legal research skills. Comprehensive knowledge of legal research tools and the ability to use them efficiently. Ability to reason logically and analytically, grasp and analyze complex legal issues and detailed facts, perform exacting work, and communicate ideas clearly both orally and in writing. Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality and honesty in handling matters before the court. Ability to work effectively with others and to interpret and apply ideas and concepts in a court setting.