TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22008281 1

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Requisition No: 853970

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22008281 1

CLASSIFICATION: Trial Court Staff Attorney

LOCATION: Daytona Beach, DeLand, St. Augustine, Bunnell, or Palatka

POSITION #: 8281

ANNUAL PAY: $63,724 (or $57,352 if not already a member of the FL Bar)

DEADLINE TO APPLY: JUNE 13, 2025

Successful applicant required to undergo a background check including fingerprinting.

Graduation from an accredited law school and membership in the Florida Bar within 1 year of hire are required.

Function:

Conduct legal research to assist trial court judges in deciding rulings on various case issues, including pre-trial and trial motions, post-conviction relief (3.800, 3.850) prisoner petitions, summary judgments, motions to suppress evidence, discovery, and county court appeals. Draft orders and review briefs. Work involves interpretation and judgment in analyzing legal issues in criminal, civil, appellate, and/or administrative law. Duties may be performed throughout the Circuit, with headquarters subject to change based on the Court's needs. Periodic day travel is required (mileage reimbursable at the state rate as available).

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules, and procedures.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and the ability to use them efficiently.
• Logical and analytical reasoning skills.
• Ability to understand and analyze complex legal issues and factual details.
• Attention to detail and precision in work.
• Exceptional reading skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Discretion, confidentiality, impartiality, and honesty in handling court matters.
• Ability to work effectively with others.

If you are disabled and require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Tracy Woodman at with as much notice as possible. We will strive to accommodate reasonable requests. The 7th Judicial Circuit Court is an equal opportunity and E-Verify 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 under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify the hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center at 1-866-663-4735 in advance to allow sufficient time for arrangements.

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.

Locations: Daytona Beach, FL 32114; Bunnell, FL 32110; St. Augustine, FL 32085; DeLand, FL 32724

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.