Current Job Opportunity
Date: February 7, 2012
Closing Date : Open Until Filled
Position Number:
11414 (Bradenton), 11415 (Sarasota)
Position Title :
Trial Court Law Clerk (Two Positions)
Job Location :
Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court, Bradenton and Sarasota, Florida
Salary Range : $3,616.95- $6,872.21 (Monthly*)
$3,255.25 (Monthly) if awaiting results of Florida Bar or prior to taking Florida Bar Exam.
*The successful candidate will be hired at the minimum salary.
The essential function of the position within the organization 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 general supervision of the Chief Judge or designee.
The essential function is research and writing of legal memoranda, draft opinions, orders and reports; conducting legal research; reviewing briefs and case files in numerous areas of law, including appeals from county court (both civil and criminal), complex civil litigation, constitutional questions, complex family law cases, and criminal matters, including post-conviction motions and related civil matters such as petitions for extraordinary relief filed by or on behalf of sentenced inmates, pretrial detainees and other litigants.
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Senior Staff Attorney, Court Administrator, and Judges, and is reviewed in progress, as necessary, and upon completion.
Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis and additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis.
Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
*Membership in the Florida Bar is required within one year of hire.
Competencies:
Data Responsibility:
Synthesizes or integrates analysis of data or information to discover facts or develop knowledge or interpretations; modifies policies, procedures, or methodologies based on findings.
Conducts research to discover new methodologies or to find solutions for unresolved problems.
People Responsibility:
Counsels, instructs or trains others through explanation, demonstration, and supervised practice, or by making recommendations on the basis of technical disciplines.
Assets Responsibility:
Requires minimum responsibility for only small quantities of low cost items or supplies where opportunities for achieving economies or preventing loss are negligible.
Mathematical Requirements:
Uses addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; may compute ratios, rates, and percents.
Communications Requirement:
Reads and interprets advanced professional materials; writes complex reports and papers; speaks to high level professional groups.
Complexity of Work:
Performs work involving the application of principles of logical thinking, scientific, medical, or legal practice to diagnose or define problems, collect data and solve abstract problems with widespread unit or organization impact; requires sustained, intense concentration for accurate results and continuous exposure to unusual pressure.
Impact of Decisions:
Makes decisions with moderate impact, may affect those in organization and general public.
Equipment Usage:
Handles machines, tools, equipment, or work aids involving some latitude for judgment regarding attainment of standard or in selecting appropriate items, such as computers, peripherals, or software programs, such as word processing.
Special Comments:
**Position is anticipated to be available March 15, 2012.
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge: Legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures, legal publications, Florida State Courts System.
Skills: Manuel legal research; computerized legal research, including Westlaw, and/or Lexis-Nexis; legal writing and drafting.
Abilities: Reason logically and analytically; grasp, comprehend, and analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual details; digest and communicate ideas and concepts orally and in writing; exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality, and honesty.
How to Apply:
Submit a current and complete State of Florida application, cover letter, all appropriate certificates, and/or university transcripts, proof of degree(s) and writing sample to:
William P. Price, Human Resources Manager
Court Administration
Judge Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center
P.O. Box 48927
Sarasota, Florida 34230
Phone: (941) 861-7811 Fax: (941) 861-7904
An application must be submitted for the position listing the appropriate class title and position number for which you are applying. Your application must be received by 5:00pm on the closing date.
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 or disability.
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the contact person at the number indicated for each respective position. Persons using a TDD may call the contact person through the Florida Relay Service 1-800-955-8771.
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