Judicial Staff Attorney – Criminal Division

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

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.