Current Job Opportunity

Date: May 25, 2012

Closing Date: June 8, 2012

Position Number: 09386

Position Title: Senior Attorney I (.5 FTE)

Job Location: Office of the State Courts Administrator, Court Education, Tallahassee, Florida

Salary: $2,529.64 (Monthly)

This position performs highly responsible work assisting in the development, implementation and evaluation of judicial branch education programs primarily for Florida judges.  The Senior Attorney I provides legal support to judicial branch committees; drafts or edits educational materials; performs legal review of contracts; establishes a broad range of working contacts with the judiciary and other judicial branch employees; exercises considerable independent judgment and works under the supervision of the Supervising Senior Attorney and the Chief of Court Education. Work may involve confidential and sensitive issues before the courts.  Work will involve both travel and programs done via distance learning.

Special Comments:

*Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of judicial branch education preferred. Knowledge of adult learning theory and adult teaching methodology desirable. Ability to prepare judicial education manuals and materials required. The position requires regular, periodic travel.

*Knowledge and understanding of the operations of the Florida judicial system is helpful. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively and the ability to multi-task and establish priorities are necessary skills. Knowledge of and ability to use a computer and computer software applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, etc. required.  Successful candidate should be comfortable being self-motivated and have excellent organizational skills.

Education and Training Guidelines:

Juris doctorate degree and five years of related experience.

Requires membership in the Florida Bar.

*An advanced degree in learning technologies or instructional design would be helpful.

Competencies:

Data Responsibility:
Synthesizes or integrates analysis of data or information to discover facts or develop knowledge or interpretations; in some cases modifies policies, procedures, or methodologies based on findings.

People Responsibility:
Negotiates or exchanges ideas, information, and opinions with others to develop programs, or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.

Helps to oversee the performance of some administrative and support staff. 

Assets Responsibility:
Requires responsibility and opportunity for achieving moderate economies and/or preventing moderate losses through the management or handling of moderate amounts of money or the providing of legal counsel.

Mathematical Requirements:
Uses addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; may compute ratios, rates, and percents.

Communications Requirements:
Reads and interprets highly complex professional materials involving abstract theories and concepts; writes for professional publications; develops and presents reports and papers.

Complexity of Work:
Performs work involving the application of broad principles of professional management and leadership to solve new problems for which conventional solutions do not exist; requires sustained, intense concentration for accurate results and continuous exposure to unusual pressure.

Impact on Decision:
Makes decisions with serious impact - affects some units in organization and may affect other citizens.

Equipment Usage:
Leads or handles machines, tools, equipment or work aids involving some latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items, such as computers, peripherals, or software programs, such as word processing.

Safety To Others:
Requires some responsibility for safety and health of others and/or for occasional enforcement of the standards of public safety or health.

How To Apply:

Submit a current and complete State of Florida Employment Application to the People First Service Center online at https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/logon.htm.

For additional information, questions or concerns, please contact:
Office of Personnel Services at 850-487-0778.

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 5:00 p.m. 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.