Closing Date: 31st May, 2024
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:
- 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.
- Provides immediate legal research and recommendations required by judges conducting court sessions.
Education and Training Guidelines:
- Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
- Membership in the Florida Bar is required within one year of hire.
