SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22011998

Requisition No: 871184 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22011998

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22011998 

Salary:  $76,040.16 annually ($64,999.44 if less than 5 years experience) ($58,499.52 if not yet licensed) 

Posting Closing Date: 03/13/2026 

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POSITION:                  Sr. Trial Court Staff Attorney

        Position Number 011998

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 experience) ($58,499.52 if not yet licensed)

                                        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:

1. Cover Letter and Resume

2. Two (2) writing samples from within the past two (2) years

3. 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; Friday, March 13, 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).

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.