Trial Court Staff Attorney - Assistant General Counsel

Full-time

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Trial Court Staff Attorney - Assistant General Counsel
Duties: Conducts legal research of substantive and procedural matters, and prepares legal documents, such as memoranda, opinions, judgments, and orders, including post-conviction orders and orders concerning extraordinary writs. Drafts proposed orders for motions filed in and issues arising during death penalty cases; drafts proposed orders imposing a life-or-death sentence in death penalty cases. Drafts proposed orders for motions filed in and issues arising in the Probate division. Reviews files, evidence, depositions, pleadings, motions, legal briefs, and memoranda of law, proposed orders, and other related documentation in order to advise judges in a variety of legal areas. Provides immediate legal research and recommendations required by judges conducting court sessions. Attends staff meetings to exchange information; attends technical or professional workshops, seminars, or conferences to improve professional skills; and attends hearings as required. Drafts orders, review briefs, conduct legislative research, and tracks legislation applicable to the court. May be called upon to assist the Court’s General Counsel or Court Administrator by reviewing contracts, or drafting administrative memoranda and orders to promote the efficient administration of justice. Some litigation experience is desired, as attendance at Court hearings may be required. Performs other related duties as required.

Resume and short legal writing sample.

Qualification and Experience Qualifications: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. Member in good standing of the Florida Bar. Knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules, and procedures. Knowledge of and ability to use word processing software such as Word; must have sufficient typing ability to produce own memos, orders, etc. Ability to conduct legal research including a comprehensive knowledge of and ability to use legal publications and on-line services, such as Westlaw and/or Lexis. Ability to reason logically and analytically. Ability to grasp, comprehend, and analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual details. Ability to perform exacting work. Ability to communicate ideas and concepts effectively and succinctly, 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/or to work independently.

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