Requisition No: 318142
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22011714
Position Number: 22011714
Salary:  $48,925.25 or $44,032.72 annually
Posting Closing Date: 03/19/2021
Job Location:
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit - Felony Division; Tampa, Florida
Salary Range
$48,925.25 or $44,032.72 annually*
Job Description
The Thirteenth Judicial Circuit is seeking to fill a judicial staff attorney position in Tampa, Florida with an expected start date in early spring 2021. The successful applicant will assist state court circuit judges with legal research, drafting of proposed orders and judgments and other related assignments. It is anticipated that the position will be assigned to the Criminal Division, assisting with pretrial and post-conviction relief matters.
Education and Training Guidelines
Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school or enrollment in the final semester or quarter of law school is a requirement for applying. If the successful applicant is not a member of The Florida Bar at the time of hire, he or she must become a Florida Bar member within one year of the hire date.
Competencies
Applicants must possess excellent research, writing, proofreading and communication skills. Applicants must also exhibit strong organizational and time management skills and be able to effectively prioritize pending assignments. Discretion, honesty and confidentiality in handling matters before the court are essential.
Special Comments
*Salary: $48,925.25 (Florida Bar member) or $44,032.72 (awaiting Florida Bar membership), plus benefits.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a cover letter and a résumé that includes law school class rank. Applicants may also submit a State of Florida employment application and recommendation letters but these items are not required at this time. All application materials should be submitted in one PDF document attachment sent to the circuit’s Legal Department at RecruitmentLegalDepartment@fljud13.org . Materials must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2021.
The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.
We are an equal opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information or disability
We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
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