[Hiring] Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney @State of Florida

Role 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, and orders
• Conducting legal research
• Reviewing briefs and case files
• Advising judges on pending litigation

This position works under the supervision of the Supervising Trial Court Staff Attorney.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required
• Five years of work experience in the practice of law or as a law clerk in an appellate or trial court
• Requires membership in Good Standing in the Florida Bar within one year of hire
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required

Requirements

• Applicants must reside within the Circuit or be willing to relocate in order to be considered for employment
• Full-Time; Benefits Package; FRS Retirement

Benefits

• Salary: $76,040.16 annually
• $64,999.44 if less than 5 years experience
• $58,499.52 without professional certification

How to Apply

• 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