SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22012377

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POSITION: Sr. Trial Court Staff Attorney

Position Number 012377

LOCATION : TBD - Remote Eligible

Position also travels to other locations within the Judicial Circuit and must be available for onsite training.

SALARY : $76,040.16 annually

($64,999.44 if less than 5 years exp.) ($58,499.52 without professional certification)

Full-Time; Benefits Package; FRS Retirement

EFFECTIVE DATE : Immediately

General Description

The essential function of the position within the organization is to assist the judiciary with case management, pending litigation, processing of criminal and civil appeals, and a variety of issues. The assigned work involves considerable interpretation and judgment of legal issues in the area(s) of criminal, civil, appellate, and/or administrative law. The position is responsible for drafting memoranda, opinions, orders, and conducting legal research; reviewing briefs and case files; and advising judges on pending litigation. This position works under the supervision of the Supervising Trial Court Staff Attorney.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Special Requirements

Education – Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Experience – Five years of work experience in the practice of law or as a law clerk in an appellate or trial court.

Certification and Special Requirements – Requires membership in Good Standing in the Florida Bar within one year of hire. Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit the following materials

• Cover Letter and Resume
• Two (2) writing samples from within the past two (2) years
• Copies of law school transcripts (originals may be required upon hire)

Click here to apply and upload documents: State of Florida Careers - People First

Application Deadline: No later than 4:00pm; Thursday, June 11, 2026

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. If you are a person with a disability who requires a special accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the Office of Human Resources at (772) 807-4370 (option 6).

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.