SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22009013

State of Florida; Bunnell (FL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida invites applications for the Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney position (Job ID 22009013). Location options include Daytona Beach, DeLand, Palatka, or St. Augustine.

The role involves legal research, drafting orders and opinions, and advising trial court judges on criminal, civil, appellate, and administrative matters. Requirements include graduation from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with the Florida Bar; Staff Attorney II requires 5+ years of

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Florida Bar in good standing (and 5+ years for Staff Attorney II).
• Ability to conduct legal research and draft orders and opinions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research to assist trial court judges on varied criminal, civil, appellate, and administrative matters.
• Draft orders and opinions and review case files and briefs.
• Travel as needed within circuit and maintain discretionary handling of matters before court.

Skills

Legal Research

Analytical thinking

Oral & Written Communication

Court Rules

Discretion & Confidentiality

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

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SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22009013

Date: Aug 5, 2026

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Requisition No:880604

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22009013

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number:22009013

Salary: 76,040.16/yr Level II / 64,999.64/yr Level I

Program/Dept.: Trial Court Staff Attorneys / Court Administration

Class Title: Sr. Trial Court Staff Attorney / Staff Attorney I or II

Location Options: Daytona Bch, DeLand, Palatka or St. Augustine

Position #: 9013

Annual Salary: $76,040.16/yr (Sr.) / ($64,999.64/yr Level II) *

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled

*If not yet admitted to the Florida Bar, the Staff Attorney Level I position annual pay is $58,499.52.

Function:Conduct legal research to assist trial court judges in deciding rulings on a variety of case issues, including pre-trial motions, such as summary judgements, motions to suppress evidence, motions to dismiss, including stand your ground motions, and discovery, as well as post-trial motions, such as capital and non‑capital post‑conviction relief motions. Draft orders and opinions. Review case files and briefs. Work involves considerable interpretation and judgment in the analysis of legal issues in the area(s) of criminal, civil, appellate, and/or administrative law. Duties may be performed throughout the Circuit. Headquarters are subject to change based upon the needs of the Court. Periodic day travel is required (mileage reimbursable at the state rate as available).

Staff Attorney II: Graduation from an accredited law school. Membership in good standing with the Florida Bar and at least five years of experience practicing law.

Staff Attorney I: Graduation from an accredited law school.

NOTE: If graduation from accredited law school has been achieved and membership in the Florida Bar is not yet accomplished, membership in the Florida Bar must occur within 1 year of hire date or employment will end.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures, legal research skills. Comprehensive knowledge of legal research tools and the ability to use them efficiently. Ability to reason logically and analytically. The ability to grasp, comprehend and analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual details. Ability to perform exacting work, attentive to issues in matters before the court. Exceptional reading skills. Ability to digest and communicate ideas and concepts orally and in writing. Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality and honesty in handling matters before the court. Ability to work effectively with others.

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.

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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.