Current Job Opportunity

This is professional and highly responsible work conducting legal research activities at the trial court level. Work involves considerable interpretation and judgment in the analysis of legal issues in the area(s) of criminal, civil, family, juvenile, probate, appellate and/or administrative law. Contacts are established primarily with trial court personnel. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed in progress as required and upon completion. All offers of employment will be conditioned upon a satisfactory criminal history check.

Examples of Work

NOTE: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Draft orders, review briefs, and research substantive and procedural issues.
• Conduct legislative research and track legislation applicable to the court.
• Conduct research on case flow management and caseload distribution studies.
• Perform research on particular questions of law as presented by judges sitting in the various divisions of the court.
• Perform administrative duties as required.
• Assist on court related committees.
• Perform all related duties as required.

Education: Refers to job specific training and education that is recommended for entry into the position. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Graduation from an accredited law school.

Experience: Refers to the amount of related work experience that is recommended for entry into the position that would result in reasonable expectation that the person can perform the required tasks. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience.

Membership in the Florida Bar is preferred; however, applicants who have passed all parts of the Florida Bar exam but are awaiting admission to the Florida Bar will be considered.

• Knowledge of legal principles, statutes and case law, court rules and procedures.
• Legal research skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of legal publications and the ability to use them efficiently, including computer assisted research with on-line services.
• Ability to reason logically and analytically.
• Ability to grasp, comprehend, and analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual details.
• Ability to perform exacting work, being attentive to issues in matters before the court.
• Exceptional reading skills.
• Ability to digest and communicate ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality, and honesty in handling matters before the court.
• Ability to work effectively with others as well as work independently, without close supervision.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and ability to type own work product.

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan, optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans, and paid $25,000 term life insurance. Visit the website benefits of working for the State of Florida.

The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check. Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System.

Interested applicants should submit their resume, a writing sample, and a current and complete State of Florida Employment Application to:

Stephanie Sullivan

Human Resources Manager

PO Box 9000, Drawer J102

Bartow, FL 33831-9000

Telephone:  (863) 534-4035

Fax:  (863) 534-4699

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, genetic, disability, or political affiliations.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please notify the Administrative Offices of the Courts in advance by calling (863) 534-4686.

Persons using TTY/TDD may call the contact person through the Florida Relay Service at 711 or 1-800-955-8771.