Current Job Opportunity

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
(Omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)
- 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; and
- Provides immediate legal research and recommendations required by judges conducting court sessions.

Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

EXPERIENCE
None

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
Membership in the Florida Bar is required within one year of hire.

► The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.
► If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact the person at the number indicated below. TTY users may call the contact person through the Florida Relay Service at 711.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, gender, national origin, genetics, veteran’s status, disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law

TO APPLY: SEND A 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT APPLICATION, COVER LETTER, RESUME, TWO (2) WRITING SAMPLES, AND VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION (I.E. COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS, DEGREES, ETC.) TO THE CONTACT BELOW:

Email: HumanResources@jud14.josephmillerdds.com
Website: www.jud14.josephmillerdds.com
Phone: (850) 767-3550

Human Resources
Court Administration
P. O. Box 1089
Panama City, FL 32402-108