TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22011115

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in Tampa, Florida is seeking a Trial Court Staff Attorney to assist state court judges with legal research, drafting proposed orders, and other related assignments. This position is primarily in the Criminal Division, handling pretrial and post-conviction matters.

Ideal candidates have an ABA-accredited law degree or are in the final semester, must become Florida Bar members within a year if not already, and possess excellent research, writing and communication

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school or enrollment in the final semester or quarter of law school is a requirement for applying.
• If the successful applicant is not a member of The Florida Bar at the time of hire, they must become a Florida Bar member within one year of the hire date.
• Applicants must possess excellent research, writing, proofreading and communication skills; strong organizational and time management skills; and discretion and confidentiality in handling matters before the court.

Responsibilities

• Assist state court circuit and county judges with legal research, drafting of proposed orders and other related assignments.
• Join a team of experienced staff attorneys in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, focusing on Criminal Division matters (pretrial and post-conviction).

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Florida Bar eligibility within 1 year

Job description

Requisition No: 881334

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22011115

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22011115

Salary: $60,338.48 (awaiting FL Bar Membership); $66,830.40 (FL Bar Member); $78,181.20 (5+ yrs. law exp.)

Posting Closing Date: 11/07/2026

Job Location: 13th Judicial Circuit, Tampa, FL

Salary Range: $60,330.48 (awaiting Florida Bar membership); $66.830.40 (Florida Bar Member); $78,181.20 (Practicing Law 5+ Years), plus benefits (Amounts include CAD)

Job Description

The Thirteenth Judicial Circuit is seeking to fill a judicial staff attorney position in Tampa, Florida. The successful applicant will join a team of experienced staff attorneys in assisting state court circuit and county judges with legal research, drafting of proposed orders and other related assignments. The position is expected to be assigned to the Criminal Division assisting with both pretrial and post-conviction matters.

Education and Training Guidelines

Applicants must possess excellent research, writing, proofreading and communication skills. Applicants must also exhibit strong organizational and time management skills and be able to effectively prioritize pending assignments. Discretion, honesty and confidentiality in handling matters before the court are essential.

Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school or enrollment in the final semester or quarter of law school is a requirement for applying. If the successful applicant is not a member of The Florida Bar at the time of hire, she or he must become a Florida Bar member within one year of the hire date.

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.