Staff Attorney

Overview

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REWARDING CAREER IN PUBLIC SERVICE WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN LEON COUNTY?

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Tallahassee team located in the rolling hills of northwest Florida.

At the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Office you can:

• Take pride in delivering high quality service
• Be part of a diverse family that promotes constructive ideas and suggestions
• Participate in professional development opportunities
• Stay abreast of trends in the legal industry

Total Compensation package include:

• 9 Paid Holidays/Personal Time Off
• Low-Cost Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Coverage for Employee and Families
• Dependent Care and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Florida Retirement System Pension Plan
• Florida Retirement System Investment Plan
• Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plan 457(b)
• Life Insurance Plans for Employees and Families
• Long-Term Disability Coverage for Employees
• Short-Term Disability Coverage for Employees
• Voluntary Supplemental Coverage through TIAA CREF

Overview

The position of Staff Attorney to the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is a professional position that entails research and writing of legal memorandums, draft opinions and draft responses in all types of circuit and county court matters, including but not limited to, criminal matters, including bond forfeiture motions and related civil matters such as foreclosures 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.

The position works independently, reporting major activities through periodic meetings. In addition, this position serves as manager for the Self-Help Services Division, which includes the Low Bono Center, a clinic dedicated to providing ministerial legal assistance to pro se customers and In-House Collections. Establishing and maintaining relationships with the local bar association, who is a partner for the Low Bono Center is essential.

Facilitating staff to operate Self-Help Services, which is the first line of contact when customers enter the office. Managing In-House Collections, which is the utilized to assist customers in paying court fines and fees and looking to reinstate driver’s licenses. Monitor and analyze pending legislation as it relates to office priorities and keep Senior Management abreast of potential changes in the law.

• Draft correspondence, memoranda of law, answers, and other legal documentation.
• Proactively monitor and analyze state and local issues and legislation and the potential impact on the office.
• Conduct in-depth research on legislative issues; analyze and report on legislative activity as it relates to the Clerk office; maintains current knowledge of legislative trends and regulatory developments of interest to the Clerk’s office. Conduct legal research relevant to concerns, complaints, legal issues, pending lawsuits and other legal matters on behalf of the Clerk’s office.
• Assist in interpreting bills, preparing research and understanding impact of legislation to the organization.
• Prepare pleadings, briefs, legal opinions and correspondence concerning customer and Clerk issues.
• Represent the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller in court as necessary.
• Coordinate and correspond with outside legal counsel regarding various legal matters and litigation regarding the Clerk of Courts.
• Correspond with the Florida Court Clerk & Comptrollers (FCCC), Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation (CCOC), other Clerk’s offices or other organizations regarding legislative issues or interpretation of statutes for their offices.
• Maintain presence with and participate in committees with the Florida Court Clerk & Comptrollers (FCCC), Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation (CCOC), other Clerk’s offices to further office priorities.
• Approve and review all contracts on behalf of Clerk’s office.
• Review, draft and negotiate proposed contracts and other legal documentation for the Clerk’s office.
• Acts as liaison for Request for…