Pasco and Pinellas Counties
Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Department
Tel: 727-453-7165 Email: sixthcircuithr@jud6.org
14250 49th St. North, Suite J1500
Clearwater, FL 33762
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Bar Member Starting Annual Salary: $66,706.44
Bar Member Practicing Law 5+
Years: $78,036.12
This is professional and
highly responsible work conducting legal research, providing oral and written legal
advice, and drafting orders for the assigned circuit judges. The work involves
considerable interpretation and judgment in the analysis of legal issues,
primarily on criminal postconviction matters. The Staff Attorney may also work
on criminal trial and pretrial matters, and may also assist with legal issues
from other divisions and the Court Counsel. Contacts are primarily with judges,
judicial assistants, and other court personnel. All work is performed under the
supervision of a Senior Staff Attorney. Up to two days of telework per
week may be authorized.
· Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
·
Member in good standing with The Florida
Bar. Candidates who are currently
pursuing membership are eligible to apply, but are required to attain Florida
Bar membership within one year of hire.
· Review court files, pleadings, motions, memoranda of
law, and other documentation and draft orders, memoranda, reports, and other
correspondence at the direction of the judges.
· Review pro se
motions for postconviction relief, motions to correct illegal sentence, motions
to withdraw plea, motions for DNA testing, etc., and prepare proposed orders
for the judges.
· Research substantive and procedural areas
of criminal law, and draft orders on trial motions, including motions to
dismiss, to suppress, to admit collateral crime evidence, etc.
· Attend hearings in court and prepare
appropriate orders following the hearings.
· Perform case management of Death Penalty Cases and
track Postconviction Relief Cases.
· Perform other duties as directed by Court Counsel,
Supervising Senior Staff Attorney, and judges.
How to Apply: All applications must be submitted through Email: sixthcircuithr@jud6.org or via fax
at: 727-453-7166, include a cover letter,
resume, and legal writing sample that does not exceed ten pages. Incomplete applications may not be
considered.
ADA Accommodation: If you require accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the ADA Coordinator at (727) 453-7165. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check. The Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.