SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22012377

State of Florida; Town of Florida (NY); Remote; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney to assist with case management and various legal issues. The position requires a Juris Doctor degree, five years of legal experience, and membership in the Florida Bar. Competitive salary offered, with remote eligibility and an opportunity for travel. Ideal candidates should have strong legal research and drafting skills.

Benefits

Benefits Package

FRS Retirement

Qualifications

• Five years of work experience in the practice of law or as a law clerk.
• Requires membership in Good Standing in the Florida Bar within one year of hire.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the judiciary with case management and pending litigation.
• Draft memoranda, opinions, and orders; conduct legal research.
• Review briefs and case files; advise judges on pending litigation.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting legal documents

Advising on litigation

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22012377

Date: Sep 22, 2025

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.

Requisition No: 860551

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22012377

Position Number: 22012377

Salary: $76,040.16 annually ($64,999.44 if less than 5 years experience)

Nineteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, serving Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St Lucie Counties, Administrative Office of the Courts.

POSITION: Sr. Trial Court Staff Attorney, Position Number 012377

LOCATION: TBD - Remote Eligible. Position also travels to other locations within the Judicial Circuit and must be available for onsite training.

SALARY: $76,040.16 annually ($64,999.44 if less than 5 years experience). Full-Time; Benefits Package Available; FRS Retirement

EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately

General Description:
The essential function of the position within the organization is to assist the judiciary with case management, pending litigation, processing of criminal and civil appeals, and a variety of issues. The assigned work involves considerable interpretation and judgment of legal issues in the area(s) of criminal, civil, appellate, and/or administrative law. The position is responsible for drafting memoranda, opinions, orders, and conducting legal research; reviewing briefs and case files; and advising judges on pending litigation.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Special Requirements:
Education – Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Experience – Five years of work experience in the practice of law or as a law clerk in an appellate or trial court.

Certification and Special Requirements – Requires membership in Good Standing in the Florida Bar within one year of hire. Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

How to Apply:
Applicants should email a complete application package to [e-mail] with the following materials:

• Cover letter and resume
• Two writing samples from within the past two years
• Copies of law school transcripts (originals may be required upon hire)
• State of Florida Application

Application Deadline: Open until Filled

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. If you are a person with a disability who requires special accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the Human Resources Department at [phone] (option 6). 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).

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.