SENIOR ATTORNEY I / SENIOR ATTORNEY II* - 22009390

City of Plant City; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

State employee benefits (Retirement)

Job summary

State Courts System in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Senior Attorney I or Senior Attorney II to provide legal research, analysis, and representation for the Office of the State Courts Administrator and the Florida Supreme Court. The class level is determined by education, licensure, and experience.

The role involves duties in garnishment, rule petitions, public records, ethics, ADA matters, and contract review, reporting to the General Counsel and OSCA.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school is required.
• Senior Attorney I requires 3 years of related work experience, including 2 years in the relevant specialty.
• Senior Attorney II requires 5 years of related work experience, including 3 years in the relevant specialty.
• Membership in Good Standing with The Florida Bar is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and provide analysis, counsel, and representation for OSCA, the Florida Supreme Court, and other entities within the State Courts System.
• Duty areas include garnishment proceedings, rule petitions, public records requests, judicial staff representation, ADA, and contract review.
• Provide counsel and guidance on ethics matters to the OSCA, Florida Supreme Court, and other Courts within the State Courts System.
• Monitor and analyze civil and branch-related legislation.
• Coordinate fulfilling public records requests.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Legal analysis

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Requisition No:884629

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY I / SENIOR ATTORNEY II* - 22009390

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number:22009390

Salary: $77,088.84 - $83,788.56 Annually, Commensurate with Experience*

Posting Closing Date: 12/06/2026

Total Compensation EstimatorTool

Position Title

Senior Attorney I / Senior Attorney II*

Job Location

Office of the State Courts Administrator, Office of the General Counsel, 500 South Duval Street, Tallahassee, Florida

Salary Range

$77,088.84 - $83,788.56 Annually, Commensurate with Experience*

Job Description

*Salary and Classification Level:

Senior Attorney I: $77,088.84 Annually

Senior Attorney II: $83,788.56 Annually

This position may be filled at the Senior Attorney I or Senior Attorney II level. The classification level will be determined based on the selected candidate's education, experience, licensure, and other applicable minimum qualifications.

This position is responsible for conducting legal research and providing analysis, counsel, and representation for the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA), the Florida Supreme Court, and other entities within the Florida State Courts System (SCS). The position duties generally operate within the following subject matter areas: garnishment proceedings; rule petitions; public records requests; judicial staff legal representation; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); and contract review. This position may also work with the Office of Problem-Solving Courts, Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee, or Court Interpreter Certification and Regulation Program. This position reports directly to the OSCA General Counsel and performs other tasks or legal assignments as directed by the General Counsel, the State Courts Administrator, or the Florida Supreme Court.

Examples of Work

• Provide legal support to Court programs, committees, or forums as assigned
• Conduct legal research and provide appropriate correspondence.
• Provide counsel and guidance to the Office of the State Courts Administrator, Florida Supreme Court, and other Courts within the State Courts System on employee and branch-related ethics matters.
• Monitor and analyze civil and branch-related legislation.
• Coordinate fulfilling public records requests.

Note:

Duties and responsibilities may be altered, expanded, or adjusted based on the chosen candidate's classification level, in line with the agency's needs and the position's requirements.

Education and Training Guidelines

Senior Attorney I

Education:

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required for this position.

Experience:

Three years of related work experience, including two years of experience in the appropriate specialty area of law for the position.

Certification, License, and Special Requirements:

Requires membership in Good Standing with The Florida Bar.

Senior Attorney II

Education:

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required for this position.

Experience:

Five years of related work experience, including three years of experience in the appropriate specialty area of law for the position.

Certification, License, and Special Requirements:

Requires membership in Good Standing with The Florida Bar.

Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of legal research techniques or methods and applicable sources of law.
• Skill in analyzing legal issues and applying legal principles to facts.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly in both oral and written form.

Special Comments

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized health insurance plan, optional enrollment in life, dental, and disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.

The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check. Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System. All employees of the Florida State Courts System are at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.

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 (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.