Current Job Opportunity

A staff attorney will assist trial court judges in the Fourth Judicial Circuit with legal issues that require research and analysis, attending court proceedings, advising judges, and drafting memoranda and court orders. Staff attorneys primarily work on felony cases, including capital and non-capital criminal matters with a focus on postconviction motions. Staff attorneys will also work on civil, family, and probate matters.

Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school.

Member in good standing of The Florida Bar within one (1) year of hiring.

To qualify for a Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney, one also must have five (5) years of work experience in the practice of law or as a law clerk in an appellate or trial court.

*Position classification and beginning salary will be based on experience.

Trial Court Staff Attorney: $61,868.92 (10% less if not a member of The Florida Bar)

Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney: $72,377.88

Research legal issues by effectively reading, analyzing, and interpreting statutes, rules, and case law.

Draft memoranda and orders that are well-written and founded on reliable authority.

Proofread all work and pay attention to details.

Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Work independently on projects using time management skills to prioritize pending assignments.

Work collegially with other staff attorneys to comprehend legal and procedural issues and assist in making recommendations for court policy.

Exercise discretion, confidentiality, and honesty with court matters while maintaining high ethical and professional standards.

Opened Until Filled - applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Multiple positions to be filled.

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan, optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.

The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check. Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System.

Submit a current and complete online State Employment Application through the People First State of Florida Jobs website, view the State Courts System page at http://jobs.myflorida.com/.

The resume cannot be substituted for the State Employment Application. All employment information must be seen on the application.

An application must be submitted for the position listing the appropriate class title and position number for which you are applying. Your application must be received by the closing date.

For assistance with using the People First System contact the People First Service Center at 1-866-663-4735.

For additional information contact Debra Marchant by phone at 904-255-1022 or by email at CourtHR@coj.net.

To learn more about the Florida State Courts System visit its website at http://www.flcourts.gov/.

To learn more about the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida visit its website at http://www.jud4.org/.

The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please call the contact person at the contact information indicated for each respective position.

Persons using a TTY or TDD may call the contact person through the FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE: Voice is 1-800-955-8770, TDD is 1-800-955-8771, NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE is 711.