SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22011998

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SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22011998

Date:

Mar 2, 2026 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

Requisition No:

871184

Agency:

State Courts System Working Title:

SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22011998

Pay Plan:

State Courts System Position Number:

22011998

Salary:

$76,040.16 annually ($64,999.44 if less than 5 years experience) ($58,499.52 if not yet licensed)

Posting Closing Date:

03/13/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool

POSITION

Sr. Trial Court Staff Attorney Position Number 011998

LOCATION :

TBD - Remote Eligible Position also travels to other locations within the Judicial Circuit and must be available for onsite training.

SALARY :

$76,040.16 annually ($64,999.44 if less than 5 years experience) ($58,499.52 if not yet licensed) Full-Time; Benefits Package; FRS Retirement

EFFECTIVE DATE

: Immediately General Description The 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. Education, Experience, Certifications and Special Requirements Education - 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 Apply Applicants should submit the following materials: 1. Cover Letter and Resume 2. Two (2) writing samples from within the past two (2) years 3. Copies of law school transcripts (originals may be required upon hire) Click here to apply and upload documents: State of Florida Careers -

People First Application Deadline:

No later than 4:00pm; Friday, March 13, 2026 The 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 a special accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the Office of Human Resources at (772) 807-4370 (option 6). 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.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32960 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 32982 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34945 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34946 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34947 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34949 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34950 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34951 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34981 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34982 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34972 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34973 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34974 PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL, US, 34984 PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL, US, 34987 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34945 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34983 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34986 STUART, FL, US, 34984 STUART, FL, US, 34994 STUART, FL, US, 34996 STUART, FL, US, 34997 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32966 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32967 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32968 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32980

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