Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney: Judicial Counsel & Briefs

State of Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,040; Full time

Job summary

State Courts System seeks a Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney to assist trial court judges in the Fourth Judicial Circuit. The role focuses on felony postconviction matters, civil, family, and probate work, with emphasis on research, writing, and courtroom collaboration.

The position requires ABA‑accredited law training, Florida Bar admission within a year, and at least five years of practice or appellate/trial court experience. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of The Florida Bar within one (1) year of hiring.
• Five (5) years of work experience in the practice of law or as a law clerk in an appellate or trial court for Senior level.

Responsibilities

• Research legal issues by reading, analyzing, and interpreting statutes, rules, and case law.
• Draft memoranda and orders that are well‑written and grounded in reliable authority.
• Advise trial court judges and assist with court proceedings.
• Work independently on projects using time management to prioritize assignments.
• Collaborate with other staff attorneys to understand legal and procedural issues and advise on court policy.
• Draft and review postconviction motions in felony, civil, family, and probate matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Time management

Ethical standards

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Bar admission in Florida within 1 year

Job description

State Courts System seeks a Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney to assist trial court judges in the Fourth Judicial Circuit. The role focuses on felony postconviction matters, civil, family, and probate work, with emphasis on research, writing, and courtroom collaboration.

The position requires ABA‑accredited law training, Florida Bar admission within a year, and at least five years of practice or appellate/trial court experience. Competitive benefits apply.