Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney - 22009024

Legal; Florida; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State Courts System in Florida seeks a Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney to support judges on case management, litigation, and appeals. The role involves legal research, drafting memoranda and orders, reviewing briefs, and advising judges on pending matters.

The position is remote-eligible and based in the Indian River Judicial Circuit area, with travel to court locations required. Qualified candidates hold a JD, have five years of relevant experience, and must maintain Florida Bar membership

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Five years of practice or law clerk experience in appellate or trial court.
• Membership in Good Standing in the Florida Bar within one year of hire.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Two writing samples from within the past two years.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to judges on case management, litigation, and criminal and civil appeals.
• Conduct legal research to inform judicial decisions.
• Draft memoranda and orders for pending matters.
• Review briefs submitted to the court.
• Advise judges on pending matters and recommend actions.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting memoranda and orders

Legal writing

Courtroom/appeals experience

Travel readiness

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney with the State Courts System provides legal support to judges on case management, litigation, and criminal and civil appeals. The role involves legal research, drafting memoranda and orders, reviewing briefs, and advising judges on pending matters. Position is remote-eligible and based in the Indian River Judicial Circuit area of Florida, with travel to court locations required.

Key qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Five years of work experience in the practice of law or as a law clerk in appellate or trial court
• Membership in Good Standing in the Florida Bar within one year of hire
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Two writing samples from within the past two years