Trial Court Staff Attorney

Full-time

No

Trial Court Staff Attorney
Salary
$51, Annually
Location
Main - 205 N. Dixie Hwy West Palm Beach, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
General Counsel
Job Number
421-651-961


 *$46,: If awaiting membership in the Florida Bar.

Position is a two year term and can be renewed.
 This is an excellent opportunity to fine-tune your legal research
 and writing skills and contribute to the furtherance of justice. 

 

This position will be stationed at the Main Judicial Complex 
 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 

The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit is seeking Staff Attorneys to work closely with judges as assigned to provide legal support to the judiciary in areas including case management, pending litigation and issues, and/or process criminal and civil appeals. This position is responsible for drafting memoranda, opinions, orders and reports; conducting legal research; reviewing briefs and case files; and advising judges on pending litigation and issues. This position is based in downtown West Palm Beach, but may require travel to the North and South County branches.

Perform legal research before the court and advise judges and other members of the legal team on the facts of a case prior to the oral argument.

Draft concise, well-researched opinions, bench memoranda and other legal documents; participate in the formation of case law.

The candidate selected will verify cited legal authority and draft a variety of legal documents including trial briefs, memoranda and orders.

They must keep abreast of changes in the law; review complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings.

This position involves interacting with other Judges, Clerk of Court staff, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, courtroom security, social services, witnesses, and the general public.

The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this classification.


College and law school transcripts (official or unofficial)
Writing sample not to exceed five (5) pages

NOTICE: Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will continue to be received until the position is filled. Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on any of the protected classes.

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS:

Use of court-issued personal protective equipment optional.
Social distancing encouraged

Americans with Disabilities (ADA): If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in the interviewing process once selected, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, Florida 33401; tele at least 7 days before your scheduled either in-person or telephonic interview; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711.”  

Qualification and Experience Graduation from an accredited law school and membership or expected membership in the Florida Bar; Exceptional writing skills; Well-rounded understanding of many areas of law, court procedures, court systems, and judicial rules. 

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