DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22011757

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 78,519 - 88,324; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida is seeking a District Court Staff Attorney for the Second District Court of Appeal in Tallahassee. This role involves assisting judges by analyzing cases and motions, drafting orders and published opinions, and providing legal research support.

Graduates from an accredited law school with strong communication and legal writing skills will be preferred. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $78,519.84 to $88,324.08 annually, alongside a commitment to maintaining a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited law school with excellent academic standing.
• Admitted to the Florida Bar.
• Law review, journal, or significant law school writing and editing experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of legal experience for Senior Staff Attorney.
• Minimum 5 years of legal experience for Career Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Assist the judge by analyzing cases and motions.
• Draft orders and published opinions.
• Research legal issues and provide memorandum support.
• Ensure accurate preparation of court documents.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.

Skills

Excellent research skills

Writing skills

Editing skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduated from an accredited law school

Admitted to the Florida Bar

Job description

District Court Staff Attorney – Second District Court of Appeal

Responsibilities

• Assist the judge by analyzing cases and motions.
• Draft orders and published opinions.
• Research legal issues, perform legal analysis, and provide memorandum support.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of court documents.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise professional discretion.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited law school with excellent academic standing.
• Admitted to the Florida Bar.
• Preferred: law review, journal, or significant law school writing and editing experience.
• For Senior Staff Attorney: minimum 2 years of legal experience.
• For Career Attorney: minimum 5 years of legal experience.
• Excellent research, writing, editing, time‑management, and communication skills.

Compensation

Salary $78,519.84 – $88,324.08 annually. Monthly amounts: Senior Staff Attorney $6,543.32, Career Attorney $7,360.34 (subject to experience).

Location

St. Petersburg, Florida.

Term

Two‑ or three‑year position subject to satisfactory annual evaluations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, or disability.

Accommodations and Drug‑Free 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 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.