SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22012366

People First Service Center; United States; Remote; USD 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A state judicial organization is seeking a Sr. Trial Court Staff Attorney with a strong background in legal research and at least five years of practicing law. Responsibilities include assisting judges in legal decisions, drafting orders, and reviewing case files. Candidates must be members in good standing with the Florida Bar and graduated from an accredited law school. Positions are available in multiple Florida locations.

Qualifications

• Membership in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• At least five years of experience practicing law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research to assist trial court judges.
• Draft orders and opinions.
• Review case files and briefs.

Skills

Knowledge of legal principles

Legal research skills

Analytical reasoning

Attention to detail

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school

Job description

Overview

SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22012366

Date: Sep 29, 2025

Title: Sr. Trial Court Staff Attorney

Position #: 12366

Annual Pay: $76,040

Location: Bunnell, Daytona Beach, DeLand, Palatka, or St. Augustine

If you are disabled and require an accommodation to participate in the application/interview process, please contact Tracy Woodman at [e-mail] with as much notice as possible. We will be happy to make every effort to accommodate reasonable requests. The 7th Judicial Circuit Court is an equal opportunity and E-Verify employer.

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 judgments, motions to suppress evidence, motions to dismiss, including stand your ground motions) and discovery, as well as post-trial motions (such as capital post-conviction relief and 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 areas 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).

Minimum Requirements

Education: Graduation from an accredited law school.

Licensure: Membership in good standing with the Florida Bar.

Experience: At least five years of experience practicing law.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures, and legal research skills. Comprehensive knowledge of legal research tools and the ability to use them efficiently. Ability to reason logically and analytically. Capacity to grasp, comprehend and analyze complex legal issues and detailed facts. Ability to perform exacting work, be attentive to issues 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.

Location

DAYTONA BEACH, FL; BUNNELL, FL; DELAND, FL; PALATKA, FL; SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL. US ZIP codes vary by city.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone], Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.