⁠​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌⁠ Description •This position is eligible for a Competitive Area Differential (CAD) as approved by the Florida State Court System up to $3,498.00 annually.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS FOR THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT?

Great working environment Growth and Development Opportunities Competitive Benefits Package Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick) Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer Tuition Assistance Paid Holidays Retirement Plan Options 457 Deferred Compensation Plans This position is eligible for partial remote-work after successful completion of training, six-months of continuous service, and management approval

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school Proficient in computerized legal research, including Westlaw and/or Lexis-Nexis Work experience, which demonstrates orientation towards public service Ability to work on occasion outside normal business hours based on operational necessity Ability to utilize Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Membership in good standing in the Florida Bar is required. If not already a member, membership is required within one year of hire SUMMARY The position of Trial Court Law Clerk/Staff Attorney to the Judges of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court is a professional position that entails research and writing of legal memoranda, draft opinions and draft orders in all types of circuit and county court matters, including but not limited to, criminal matters, including post-conviction motions and related civil matters such as petitions for extraordinary relief filed by or on behalf of sentenced inmates and pretrial detainees, and other miscellaneous pre-trial or post-trial criminal issues, appeals from county court (both civil and criminal), and civil matters, including miscellaneous pre-trial or post-trial civil issues, and domestic relations and family law issues. Work is performed under general supervision of the Supervising Senior Staff Attorney and Judges, and is reviewed in progress, as necessary, and upon completion. A Staff Attorney's primary responsibilities include the following: (1) Assist Criminal Division Judges, (2) Assist Civil Division Judges, (3) Assist the Appellate Banc with County-to-Circuit Appeals, (4) Other duties as assigned.