State of Florida
SUPERVISING TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22008178
State of Florida, Sanford, Florida, United States, 32771
Overview
SUPERVISING TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22008178
at State Courts System, State of Florida. Requisition No: 858759. Position Number: 22008178. Working Title: SUPERVISING TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22008178. Salary: $85,535 Annually. Posting Closing Date: 11/12/2025. Job Location: 18th Judicial Circuit Courts; Sanford, FL. This position may be partially remote.
Apply (by clicking the relevant button) after checking through all the related job information below. Job Description This is a highly professional position that assists trial court judges within the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit by conducting legal research, preparing memoranda of law, drafting proposed orders, and attending court proceedings. This position will focus mainly on criminal matters, including pretrial and trial motions; postconviction motions filed pursuant to rules 3.800, 3.801, 3.850, and 3.851; and inmate motions and petitions, but may also include civil, family, and appellate matters. The successful applicant will demonstrate proficiency in legal research, writing, proofreading, and citations; exceptional attention to detail; the ability to analyze and comprehend statutes, rules, and procedures; the ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; the ability to effectively prioritize and promptly complete assignments; and the ability to work effectively with others as well as independently. This position works under the direct supervision of General Counsel. Qualifications
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. Five years of experience in the practice of law or as a law clerk in an appellate or trial court, including at least two years of managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience. Membership in Good Standing in The Florida Bar. Special Comments / Compensation Starting rate of pay: $85,535 annually. Benefits
Paid Leave & Holidays Affordable Health Benefits Optional Vision, Dental and Supplemental Insurance No Cost Basic Life Insurance Deferred Compensation Options Florida Retirement System (FRS) Benefits Tax Favored Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Support How to Apply Please submit the following electronically to Seminolejobapps@flcourts18.org: State of Florida application Cover letter 2 writing samples (less than 10 pages each) Law school transcripts Proof of membership in the Florida Bar, if applicable Fillable State Of Florida Application for Employment: State of Florida Application for Employment. Applications must be completed in full. Applications containing the verbiage 'please refer to resume' will NOT be considered. Resumes may be attached as supplemental documentation only and will not be accepted as stand-alone applications. Any submission for this position that does not meet the listed requirements will be deemed incomplete and ineligible for further consideration. Equal Opportunity / Legal Notices The Eighteenth Judicial Circuit is an equal opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, language, marital status, socioeconomic status, or disability. Reasonable accommodation(s) is provided, as necessary and judicious. If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in the application/selection process, you are entitled, at no cost to you, the provision of certain assistance. Please notify Court Administration at 407-665-4227 prior to the application deadline. If you are hearing or voice impaired, you can call the Florida Relay Service (TDD) 1-800-955-8771. Background Check - Employment is provisional pending the results of a successful background investigation and fingerprinting. E-Verify - Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The Eighteenth Judicial Circuit participates in the U.S. Government's Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). Drug-Free Workplace - It is an objective of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit to maintain a drug-free workplace. All applicants will be expected to comply with this objective. The use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law and our guidelines. At-Will Employment - Pursuant to 110.205(2)(c) of the Florida Statutes, employment with the State Courts System is not covered under the Career Service System and all employees serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735) in advance to allow 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 Florida law.
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SUPERVISING TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22008178
at State Courts System, State of Florida. Requisition No: 858759. Position Number: 22008178. Working Title: SUPERVISING TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22008178. Salary: $85,535 Annually. Posting Closing Date: 11/12/2025. Job Location: 18th Judicial Circuit Courts; Sanford, FL. This position may be partially remote.
Apply (by clicking the relevant button) after checking through all the related job information below. Job Description This is a highly professional position that assists trial court judges within the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit by conducting legal research, preparing memoranda of law, drafting proposed orders, and attending court proceedings. This position will focus mainly on criminal matters, including pretrial and trial motions; postconviction motions filed pursuant to rules 3.800, 3.801, 3.850, and 3.851; and inmate motions and petitions, but may also include civil, family, and appellate matters. The successful applicant will demonstrate proficiency in legal research, writing, proofreading, and citations; exceptional attention to detail; the ability to analyze and comprehend statutes, rules, and procedures; the ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; the ability to effectively prioritize and promptly complete assignments; and the ability to work effectively with others as well as independently. This position works under the direct supervision of General Counsel. Qualifications
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. Five years of experience in the practice of law or as a law clerk in an appellate or trial court, including at least two years of managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience. Membership in Good Standing in The Florida Bar. Special Comments / Compensation Starting rate of pay: $85,535 annually. Benefits
Paid Leave & Holidays Affordable Health Benefits Optional Vision, Dental and Supplemental Insurance No Cost Basic Life Insurance Deferred Compensation Options Florida Retirement System (FRS) Benefits Tax Favored Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Support How to Apply Please submit the following electronically to Seminolejobapps@flcourts18.org: State of Florida application Cover letter 2 writing samples (less than 10 pages each) Law school transcripts Proof of membership in the Florida Bar, if applicable Fillable State Of Florida Application for Employment: State of Florida Application for Employment. Applications must be completed in full. Applications containing the verbiage 'please refer to resume' will NOT be considered. Resumes may be attached as supplemental documentation only and will not be accepted as stand-alone applications. Any submission for this position that does not meet the listed requirements will be deemed incomplete and ineligible for further consideration. Equal Opportunity / Legal Notices The Eighteenth Judicial Circuit is an equal opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, language, marital status, socioeconomic status, or disability. Reasonable accommodation(s) is provided, as necessary and judicious. If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in the application/selection process, you are entitled, at no cost to you, the provision of certain assistance. Please notify Court Administration at 407-665-4227 prior to the application deadline. If you are hearing or voice impaired, you can call the Florida Relay Service (TDD) 1-800-955-8771. Background Check - Employment is provisional pending the results of a successful background investigation and fingerprinting. E-Verify - Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The Eighteenth Judicial Circuit participates in the U.S. Government's Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). Drug-Free Workplace - It is an objective of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit to maintain a drug-free workplace. All applicants will be expected to comply with this objective. The use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law and our guidelines. At-Will Employment - Pursuant to 110.205(2)(c) of the Florida Statutes, employment with the State Courts System is not covered under the Career Service System and all employees serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735) in advance to allow 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 Florida law.
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