SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22012377

Overview

This role assists the judiciary with case management, pending litigation, processing of criminal and civil appeals, and a variety of legal issues. Work requires interpretation and independent judgment of legal issues in areas of criminal, civil, appellate, and/or administrative law.

The position drafts legal memoranda, opinions, and orders; conducts legal research; reviews briefs and case files; and advises judges on pending litigation. Work is performed under the supervision of the Supervising Trial Court Staff Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Assist with case management and pending litigation
• Process criminal and civil appeals
• Interpret and apply legal issues using sound judgment
• Draft memoranda, opinions, and orders
• Conduct legal research and review briefs and case files
• Advise judges on pending litigation

Requirements

• 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
• Five years of work experience in the practice of law or as a law clerk in an appellate or trial court
• Membership in Good Standing in the Florida Bar within one year of hire
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required

Preferred Qualifications

None specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $76,040.16 annually
• Salary may be $64,999.44 annually if less than 5 years exp.
• Salary may be $58,499.52 annually without professional certification
• Full-Time; Benefits Package; FRS Retirement

Location

• Location: TBD – Remote Eligible
• Position also travels to other locations within the Judicial Circuit and must be available for onsite training.
• Applicants must reside within the Circuit or be willing to relocate in order to be considered for employment.

Additional Information

• Effective date: Immediately
• Posting closing date: 11/02/2026

Required Application 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)

Equal Opportunity / Drug-Free Workplace

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer; does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace
• Drug-Free workplace; employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act
• If you require a special accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, notify the agency hiring authority/appropriate service center in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.