State of Florida

TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22009477

State of Florida  •  $67k - $78k/yr  •  Dade City, FL (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Requisition No: 866907

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22009477

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22009477

Salary: 66706.44

Posting Closing Date: 01/02/2026

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Position Number: 9477

Application Deadline: Open until filled

**Position will be available January 2, 2026**

Bar Member Starting Annual Salary: $66,706.44

Bar Member Practicing Law 5+ Years: $78,036.12

State Benefits Packet

This is professional and highly responsible work, conducting legal research, preparing memos, and drafting orders for the assigned Circuit Criminal, Family, Unified Family Court, Probate, and Civil Judges. Work involves considerable interpretation and judgment in the analysis of legal issues. Contacts are primarily with judges and court personnel. All work is performed under the supervision of a Senior Supervising Staff Attorney. Up to two days of telework per week may be authorized.

Education, Experience, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and Member in good standing with the Florida Bar.
  • Five (5) years of work experience in the practice of law or as a law clerk in an appellate or trial court.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Advise judges in assigned divisions on pending litigation and issues.
  • Attend hearings and trials, review electronic case files, evidence, depositions, pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, and other documentation to advise judges in a variety of legal areas.
  • Research legal matters, substantive and procedural, as directed by judges and draft legal memoranda, judgments, orders, reports, and other correspondence.
  • Work effectively in a cooperative atmosphere with judges, attorneys, constitutional officers, and administrative staff functioning within a judicial circuit.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to maintain and monitor a caseload, including Death Penalty cases and Postconviction Relief cases.

How to Apply: All applications must be submitted through Email: Careers@jud6.org or via fax at: 727-453-7166, include a cover letter, resume, and legal writing sample that does not exceed ten pages. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

ADA Accommodation: If you require accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the ADA Coordinator at (727) 453-7165. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check. The Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

State of Florida

About State of Florida

Join Florida’s talented workforce to fulfill your professional goals and achieve a meaningful career. Our talented public servants work hard to serve more than 19 million residents across Florida, and you, too, can realize success in the Sunshine State.

Working in Florida’s state government means being responsive to the issues impacting the taxpayers of our state. Florida’s state government boasts both fast-paced work environments in which critical thinking and creative problem-solving are a must as well as steady employment opportunities that prize consistent service to our state’s residents. In some positions, state employment means being able to influence policy decisions and help implement change. In others, state employment means being the reliable resource that our taxpayers have come to expect from Florida’s public servants. All positions offer the ability to gain valuable experience quickly, improving your overall skillset. The State of Florida is seeking individuals with leadership skills, creativity and dedication to their fellow Floridians and individuals who recognize the professional development opportunities and achievements possible through state service.

Florida boasts the third largest population in the country and is richly diverse in both population and landscape. With an award-winning park system, warm weather and beautiful bodies of water, Florida is the perfect environment for recreational activities and outdoor enthusiasts. Our favorable tax climate means your income goes further and our business-friendly policies foster private sector growth. Joining Florida’s talented, diverse workforce provides the opportunity to achieve your professional goals while living in a state that values quality of life, culture and recreation. For employment opportunities with the State of Florida, visit https://jobs.myflorida.com.

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