TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22011577 Date: Dec 27, 2024 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 843701 Agency: State Courts System Working Title: TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22011577 Pay Plan: State Courts System Position Number: 22011577 Salary: 63,724.95 Annually Posting Closing Date: 01/31/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Position Title Trial Court Staff Attorney Job Location Fourteenth Judicial Circuit; Bay County Salary Range 63,724.95 Annually Job Description The essential function of the position is to assist the judiciary with case management, pending litigation and issues, and/or process criminal and civil appeals. The 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. The position works under the general supervision of the Chief Judge or designee. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED (Omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.) - Conducts legal research of substantive and procedural legal matters and drafts/prepares legal documents, such as opinions, judgments, post-conviction orders, memoranda, or 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; - 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; and - Provides immediate legal research and recommendations required by judges conducting court sessions. Education and Training Guidelines Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school. EXPERIENCE None LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED Membership in the Florida Bar is required within one year of hire. Special Comments ► The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check. ► If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact the person at the number indicated below. TTY users may call the contact person through the Florida Relay Service at 711. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, gender, national origin, genetics, veteran’s status, disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law How to Apply TO APPLY: SEND A 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT APPLICATION, COVER LETTER, RESUME, TWO (2) WRITING SAMPLES, AND VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION (I.E. COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS, DEGREES, ETC.) TO THE CONTACT BELOW: Email: HumanResources@jud14.flcourts.org Website: www.jud14.flcourts.org Phone: (850) 767-3550 Human Resources Court Administration P. O. Box 1089 Panama City, FL 32402-108 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. Location: PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32402 Nearest Major Market:Panama City