Judicial Staff Attorney (13th Judicial Circuit)

Hillsborough County; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough County in Tampa, FL is seeking a Judicial Staff Attorney (13th Judicial Circuit) with 5+ years of practicing law. The role involves assisting judges with legal research, drafting proposed orders, and related assignments in the Criminal Division.

The successful candidate must hold an ABA-accredited law degree, be prepared to join the Florida Bar within one year, and demonstrate strong research, writing, and time-management skills while handling confidential matters.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school or enrollment in the final semester or quarter of law school.
• If not a member of The Florida Bar at the time of hire, must become a Florida Bar member within one year of the hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assist state court judges with legal research and drafting proposed orders.
• Support Criminal Division with pretrial and post-conviction matters.
• Maintain discretion, confidentiality, and timely prioritization of assignments.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Drafting orders

Time management

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Description

Position Title: Judicial Staff Attorney (13th Judicial Circuit)

Salary: $78,181 (practicing law 5+ years)

$66,830 (Florida Bar Member) or $60,330 (awaiting Florida Bar membership), plus benefits.

The Thirteenth Judicial Circuit is seeking to fill a judicial staff attorney position in Tampa, Florida. The successful applicant will join a team of experienced staff attorneys in assisting state court circuit and county judges with legal research, drafting of proposed orders and other related assignments. The position is expected to be assigned to the Criminal Division assisting with both pretrial and post-conviction matters.

Applicants must possess excellent research, writing, proofreading and communication skills. Applicants must also exhibit strong organizational and time management skills and be able to effectively prioritize pending assignments. Discretion, honesty and confidentiality in handling matters before the court are essential.

Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school or enrollment in the final semester or quarter of law school is a requirement for applying. If the successful applicant is not a member of The Florida Bar at the time of hire, she or he must become a Florida Bar member within one year of the hire date.

Public Release Date of Announcement: July 6, 2026