TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY Position Available In Alachua, Florida

TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY

The State of Florida – 3.5 Gainesville, FL Job Details $63,724.95 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Writing skills Research Mid-level Legal drafting Proofreading Communication skills Time management

Full Job Description Requisition No:

853010

Agency:

State Courts System Working Title:

TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY – 22011406

Pay Plan:

State Courts System Position Number:

22011406

Salary:

63,724.95

Posting Closing Date:

06/27/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool General Description The Eighth Judicial Circuit is seeking to fill a judicial staff attorney position in Gainesville, Florida. The successful applicant will join a team of experienced staff attorneys responsible for drafting memoranda, opinions, orders and reports; conducting legal research; reviewing briefs and case files; and advising judges on pending litigation and legal issues. The position provides assistance in various areas of the law, to include: criminal, probate and guardianship, family, and civil. Assignments will be based on the needs of the circuit. This position may require travel to any of the counties within the Eighth Judicial Circuit, which include Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union. Education and Qualifications Graduation from an accredited law school Membership in the Florida Bar (or awaiting membership). Membership in the Florida Bar is required within one year of hire Possess excellent research, writing, proofreading and communication skills Ability to reason logically and analytically, to grasp, comprehend, and analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual details Exhibit strong organizational and time management skills and be able to effectively prioritize pending assignments Work independently as well as collaboratively to ensure tasks are completed Discretion, honesty and confidentiality in handling matters before the court are essential Salary and Benefits Salary is $63,724.95/annually; 10% less if not a member of The Florida Bar. The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of benefits to include but not limited to: Vacation and sick leave Paid holidays, including one personal holiday per year Membership in the Florida Retirement System Health, Life, Dental, Vision, and additional supplemental insurance plans Application Process Information must be received through the People First System and include a cover letter, resume, copy of law school transcript, and short writing sample. Only complete packets will be considered for this position. Questions can be submitted to . Notice – The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check. EOE. If you are a person with a disability selected to participate in the interview process and need an accommodation, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact ADA Coordinator at 352-337-6237. 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.