People First Service Center
SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22012367
People First Service Center, Gainesville, Florida, us, 32635
Overview
The Eighth Judicial Circuit is seeking to fill a judicial staff attorney position in Gainesville, Florida. Applicants who do not meet the requirements for the Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney may be considered for the position of Trial Court Staff Attorney. The successful applicant will join a team of experienced staff attorneys responsible for drafting memoranda, opinions, orders and reports; conducting legal research; reviewing briefs and case files; and advising judges on pending litigation and legal issues. The position provides assistance in the areas of inmate civil litigation and criminal law. Assignments will be based on the needs of the circuit. This position may require travel to any of the counties within the Eighth Judicial Circuit, which include Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union.
Responsibilities
Draft memoranda, opinions, orders and reports; conduct legal research; review briefs and case files; and advise judges on pending litigation and legal issues.
Provide assistance in inmate civil litigation and criminal law; assignments based on circuit needs; potential travel within the circuit.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited law school
Membership in the Florida Bar or awaiting membership. Membership in the Florida Bar is required within one year of hire
Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney position requires five years of work experience in the practice of law
Possess excellent research, writing, proofreading and communication skills
Ability to reason logically and analytically, to grasp, comprehend, and analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual details
Exhibit strong organizational and time management skills and be able to effectively prioritize pending assignments
Work independently as well as collaboratively to ensure tasks are completed
Discretion, honesty and confidentiality in handling matters before the court are essential
Salary and Benefits Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney salary - $76,040.16/annually.
Trial Court Staff Attorney salary - $64,999.44/annually.
Vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays, including one personal holiday per year
Membership in the Florida Retirement System
Health, Life, Dental, Vision, and additional supplemental insurance plans
Application Process Information must be received through the People First System and include a cover letter, resume, copy of law school transcript, and short writing sample. Only complete packets will be considered for this position. Questions can be submitted to hr@circuit8.org.
Notice - The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check. EOE. If you are a person with a disability selected to participate in the interview process and need an accommodation, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact ADA Coordinator at 352-337-6237.
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 (1-866-663-4735). 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 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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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The Eighth Judicial Circuit is seeking to fill a judicial staff attorney position in Gainesville, Florida. Applicants who do not meet the requirements for the Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney may be considered for the position of Trial Court Staff Attorney. The successful applicant will join a team of experienced staff attorneys responsible for drafting memoranda, opinions, orders and reports; conducting legal research; reviewing briefs and case files; and advising judges on pending litigation and legal issues. The position provides assistance in the areas of inmate civil litigation and criminal law. Assignments will be based on the needs of the circuit. This position may require travel to any of the counties within the Eighth Judicial Circuit, which include Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union.
Responsibilities
Draft memoranda, opinions, orders and reports; conduct legal research; review briefs and case files; and advise judges on pending litigation and legal issues.
Provide assistance in inmate civil litigation and criminal law; assignments based on circuit needs; potential travel within the circuit.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited law school
Membership in the Florida Bar or awaiting membership. Membership in the Florida Bar is required within one year of hire
Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney position requires five years of work experience in the practice of law
Possess excellent research, writing, proofreading and communication skills
Ability to reason logically and analytically, to grasp, comprehend, and analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual details
Exhibit strong organizational and time management skills and be able to effectively prioritize pending assignments
Work independently as well as collaboratively to ensure tasks are completed
Discretion, honesty and confidentiality in handling matters before the court are essential
Salary and Benefits Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney salary - $76,040.16/annually.
Trial Court Staff Attorney salary - $64,999.44/annually.
Vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays, including one personal holiday per year
Membership in the Florida Retirement System
Health, Life, Dental, Vision, and additional supplemental insurance plans
Application Process Information must be received through the People First System and include a cover letter, resume, copy of law school transcript, and short writing sample. Only complete packets will be considered for this position. Questions can be submitted to hr@circuit8.org.
Notice - The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check. EOE. If you are a person with a disability selected to participate in the interview process and need an accommodation, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact ADA Coordinator at 352-337-6237.
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 (1-866-663-4735). 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 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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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