Requisition No: 868349
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney/Career Staff Attorney- Central Staff - 22008058
Pay Plan: State Courts System
Position Number: 22008058
Salary: $5,769.90-$7,360.34/month
Posting Closing Date: 04/30/2026
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22008058
Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney/Career Staff Attorney- Central Staff
5th District Court of Appeal; Daytona Beach, FL
$5,769.90-$7,360.34/month
This position will serve as Staff Attorney to all the Judges as well as the Director of Central Staff.
Graduation from an accredited law school/Florida Bar.
Senior level requires at least two years’ experience in the practice of law, and Florida Bar membership. $6,543.32 monthly.
Career level requires at least five years’ experience in the practice of law, and Florida Bar membership. $7,360.34 monthly.
Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team of eight attorneys. Ability to maintain a large caseload and meet deadlines. Knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures. Comprehensive knowledge of legal publications and the ability to use them effectively. Ability to reason logically and analytically. Ability to grasp, comprehend, and analyze complex issues and complicated factual matters. Ability to perform exacting work, attentive to details. Ability to cut through and discern legal issues in matters before the court. Ability to digest and communicate ideas and concepts orally and in writing. Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality and honesty in handling matters before the court. Ability to work effectively with judges and court staff.
Criminal Post-conviction experience is a plus.
Salary Range and Benefits:
The range is $5,769.90-$7,360.34/month.
Remote work option is available. A comprehensive selection of State of Florida
Employee benefits including membership in the Florida Retirement System,
optional enrollment in a subsidized health insurance plan, optional enrollment in life,
dental, and disability insurance plans, and paid $25,000 term life insurance. For
more information on the benefits available to State of Florida Employees visit:
https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
Submit a State of Florida application, cover letter, resume, law school and undergraduate transcripts (copies accepted), a writing sample and references, to:
Justine Horler- Chief Deputy Marshal
300 South Beach Street
Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
State of Florida applications are available at the Fifth District Court of Appeal, or by accessing the web site: http://www.5dca.org
If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the application/selection process, please call (386) 947-1544 in advance. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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.
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