SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22012377

OverviewRequisition No: 860551Agency: State Courts SystemWorking Title: SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22012377Position Number: 22012377Location: TBD - Remote Eligible; travel to other locations within the Judicial Circuit and onsite training may be required.Salary: $76,040.16 annually ($64,999.44 if less than 5 years experience); Full-Time; Benefits Package Available; FRS Retirement.Posting Closing Date: 10/22/2025EFFECTIVE DATE: ImmediatelyTotal Compensation Estimator ToolOrganizationNineteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida — Serving Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St Lucie CountiesAdministrative Office of the Courts General DescriptionThe 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. This position works under the supervision of the Supervising Trial Court Staff Attorney. QualificationsEducation – 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 ApplyApplicants should email a complete application package with the following materials to :Cover letter and resumeTwo (2) writing samples from within the past two (2) yearsCopies of law school transcripts (originals may be required upon hire)State of Florida Application - State-Application.pdfApplication Deadline: Open until Filled Additional InformationThe 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 (772) 807-4370 (option 6). 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. 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) in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-26