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SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22011998

People First Service Center, Florida, New York, United States

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Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney - 22011998 Requisition No: 866090

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney – 22011998

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22011998

Salary: $76,040.16 annually ($64,999.44 if less than 5 years experience) ($58,499.52 if not yet licensed)

Position: Sr. Trial Court Staff Attorney

Position Number: 011998

Position also travels to other locations within the Judicial Circuit and must be available for onsite training.

Full‑time; Benefits Package; FRS Retirement

Effective Date: Immediately

General Description The essential function of the position within the organization is to assist the judiciary with case management, pending litigation, processing of criminal and civil appeals, and a variety of issues. The assigned work involves considerable interpretation and judgment of legal issues in the area(s) of criminal, civil, appellate, and/or administrative law. The position is responsible for drafting memoranda, opinions, orders, and conducting legal research; reviewing briefs and case files; and advising judges on pending litigation. This position works under the supervision of the Supervising Trial Court Staff Attorney.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Special Requirements Education: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the recommended educational level on a year‑for‑year basis.

Experience: Five years of work experience in the practice of law or as a law clerk in an appellate or trial court.

Certification and Special Requirements: Requires membership in good standing in the Florida Bar within one year of hire. Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

How to Apply Applicants should submit the following materials:

Cover Letter and Resume

Two (2) writing samples from within the past two (2) years

Copies of law school transcripts (originals may be required upon hire)

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. If you are a person with a disability who requires a special accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the Office of Human Resources at (772) 807-4370 (option 6).

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.

Location FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34950

FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34982

FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 32982

FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34945

FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34946

FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34947

FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34949

FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34951

FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34981

FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34982

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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