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| Company: | Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, FL | ||
| Job Title: | JDHuntr In - House Jobs - General Counsel $99,874.44 |
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| Job Category: | General Counsel / Chief Legal Officer [ View All General Counsel Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 78303 | ||
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| We are seeking a highly qualified attorney to serve as legal advocate and counsel for the interest of the company. The incumbent will be responsible for law clerk supervision; formulating and implementing policies to comply with statutory and rule requirements; overseeing services and programs; responding to and managing public records requests and records retention inquires; drafting legal orders and Administrative orders; performing administrative functions, including reporting; and acting as legal counsel to the Chief Judge, Trial Court Administrator and on behalf of the company. The position formulates long-range goals for the organization based upon legal requirements; develops policy and position papers. The General Counsel reports to the Trial Court Administrator. General Counsel Location: West Palm Beach, FL Job type: Full time Department: General Counsel Salary Range: $99,874.44 Annually ESSENTIAL DUTIES Provide legal advice and counsel to the Chief Judge and Trial Court Administrator on a wide range of legal issues affecting the circuit; and judges; directs or conducts legal research and writes or reviews analyses regarding duties and obligations of the Court Supervise staff. Provide legal assistance in the interpretation and implementation of new legislation; develop, review, and evaluates operational policies and procedures Assist the Chief Judge and Trial Court Administrator with planning, development, communication and implementation of the Court’s orders, rules and policies Develop and implement legal strategies and policies to ensure the circuit’s judicial and administrative decisions and actions are based on sound legal and ethical principles Prepare, negotiate and review contracts, ordinances, resolution, administrative orders, and other legal instruments for the circuit; renders opinions relative to substance, form and propriety of documents; reviews legally sensitive correspondence. Serve as liaison between the circuit and other governmental and private entities to maximize legal resources; represents or monitors representation of circuit in legal proceedings to prevent or minimize liability Collaborate on preparation and coordination of public information for release; edits material designed for internal and external communication to ensure credibility understanding and readability, and to approve format, style, content, grammar and composition Oversee administrative matters such as conducting legally sensitive investigations, preparing routine or special reports, preparing periodic employee performance evaluations, or assisting in preparation of training programs for judiciary and staff MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required for this position. Seven (7) years of related work experience, including extensive working knowledge of Florida State Courts System operations. Two years of managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience. Requires membership in Good Standing in The Florida Bar. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledgeable in legal principles and practices, including civil, criminal, constitutional, contract, employment, administrative and business law and procedures Knowledgeable in pertinent federal, state, and local laws, regulations and court decisions relating to the judiciary Knowledgeable in methods of legal research Ability to interpret local, state and federal laws, policies and procedures Ability to organize information and material into manageable form and apply data collected to resolve problems Able to prepare and present effective written and oral reports, recommendations, judicial policies and procedures Be committed to meeting the needs of the circuit promptly and effectively Adaptable and manage competing priorities successfully Demonstrated ability to engage in disciplined, thoughtful and creative legal analysis and maintain composure when faced with difficult and stressful person and/or situations Ability to interact respectfully with others in the workplace 78303 |
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| Company: | Fifteenth Judicial Circuit | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time | ||
| Salary: | $99,874.44 | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | West Palm Beach, FL USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 33401 | ||
| Post Date: | 09/02/2025 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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