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SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22011998

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SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22011998 Requisition No: 859110

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)

19th Judicial Circuit Courts; Port St. Lucie, FL. (Remote Eligible Position also travels to other locations within the Judicial Circuit and must be available for onsite training.)

Job 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 and Training Guidelines 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

Cover letter and resume

Two (2) writing samples from within the past two (2) years

Copies of law school transcripts (originals may be required upon hire)

Applicants should email a complete application package to HR@circuit19.org

Application Deadline: Friday, August 29, 2025

Location Port Saint Lucie, FL, 34984

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.

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