Trial Court Staff Attorney
State of Florida
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: West Palm Beach • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $61,751 - $68,251 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Assist the judiciary by drafting memoranda and orders;
- Conduct legal research;
- Review motions and case files;
- Advise judges on pending litigation and issues;
- Interact with Judges, other trial court staff attorneys, General Counsel, and court personnel.
Requirements
- 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.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in a technologically driven environment with intermediate to advanced computer skills.
- Knowledge of court procedures and legal terminology.
- Must be highly organized, attentive to detail, comfortable working in stressful situations, and able to effectively prioritize assignments.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse set of people in an open and friendly manner.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Benefits
- The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.
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Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
legal researchdrafting memorandareviewing motionscase file analysisadvising on litigationknowledge of court procedureslegal terminology
Soft skills
exceptional writing skillsverbal communication skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailability to prioritize assignmentsinterpersonal skillsability to maintain confidentiality
Certifications
graduation from an accredited law schoolmembership in the Florida Bar