Trial Court Staff Attorney - 22008188

OverviewRequisition No: 861150 | Agency: State Courts System | Working Title: TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22008188 | Position Number: 22008188 | Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2025TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY (Pasco Criminal Law) (State-Funded)Office of the Court Counsel – Sixth Judicial CircuitDescription of WorkThis is professional and highly responsible work conducting legal research, providing oral and written advice to judges, and drafting orders and opinions for the assigned circuit judges. The work involves considerable interpretation and judgment in the analysis of legal issues, primarily on criminal postconviction matters. The Staff Attorney may also work on criminal trial and pretrial matters, and may also assist with legal issues from other divisions and the Court Counsel. Contacts are primarily with judges, judicial assistants, and other court personnel. All work is performed under the supervision of a Senior Staff Attorney. This position may be partially remote.Minimum Training and Experience RequiredGraduation from an accredited law school and membership in The Florida Bar. Law school graduates who are currently pursuing membership in The Florida Bar are eligible to apply but will be required to attain Florida Bar membership within one year if selected for appointment.LocationWest Pasco Judicial Center, 7530 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL 34654SalaryFlorida Bar Member - $5,416.62 + $142.25 CAD = $5,558.87 monthly plus State benefitsNot yet a Florida Bar Member - $4,874.96 + $142.25 CAD = $5,017.21 monthly plus State benefitsHow to ApplySubmit a Sixth Judicial Circuit application, cover letter, résumé, and a legal writing sample that does not exceed 10 pages to:Sixth Judicial Circuit, Criminal Justice CenterHuman Resources, Suite J15001425049thSt.N.Clearwater, FL 33762Or via email to: Sixth Judicial Circuit Application is available via Internet at: DEADLINE: Open until filledEqual Opportunity and ComplianceEqual Opportunity and Diversity Employer · Drug-free Workplace · E-Verify EmployerANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO REQUIRES A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD CALL THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT (727) 453-7165 IN ADVANCE.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-26