Senior Attorney I​/Senior Attorney Ii

Requisition No:884629

Agency:
State Courts System

Working Title:

SENIOR ATTORNEY I / SENIOR ATTORNEY II* -

Pay Plan:
State Courts System

Position Number:

Salary: $77,088.84 - $83,788.56 Annually, Commensurate with Experience*

Posting Closing Date: 12/06/2026

Senior Attorney I / Senior Attorney II*

Office of the State Courts Administrator, Office of the General Counsel, 500 South Duval Street, Tallahassee, Florida

$77,088.84 - $83,788.56 Annually, Commensurate with Experience*

* Salary and Classification Level:

Senior Attorney I: $77,088.84 Annually

Senior Attorney II: $83,788.56 Annually

The position may be filled at the Senior Attorney I or Senior Attorney II level. The classification level will be determined based on the selected candidate’s education, experience, licensure, and other applicable minimum qualifications.

This position is responsible for conducting legal research and providing analysis, counsel, and representation for the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA), the Florida Supreme Court, and other entities within the Florida State Courts System (SCS). The position duties generally operate within the following subject matter areas: garnishment proceedings; rule petitions; public records requests; judicial staff legal representation;
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); and contract review. This position may also work with the Office of Problem-Solving Courts, Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee, or Court Interpreter Certification and Regulation Program. This position reports directly to the OSCA General Counsel and performs other tasks or legal assignments as directed by the General Counsel, the State Courts Administrator, or the Florida Supreme Court.

• Provide legal support to Court programs, committees, or forums as assigned
• Conduct legal research and provide appropriate correspondence.
• Provide counsel and guidance to the Office of the State Courts Administrator, Florida Supreme Court, and other Courts within the State Courts System on employee and branch-related ethics matters.
• Monitor and analyze civil and branch-related legislation.
• Coordinate fulfilling public records requests.

Note:

Duties and responsibilities may be altered, expanded, or adjusted based on the chosen candidate's classification level, in line with the agency's needs and the position's requirements.

Education:

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required for this position.

Experience:

Three years of related work experience, including two years of experience in the appropriate specialty area of law for the position.

Certification, License, and Special Requirements:

Requires membership in Good Standing with The Florida Bar.

Education:

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required for this position.

Experience:

Five years of related work experience, including three years of experience in the appropriate specialty area of law for the position.

Certification, License, and Special Requirements:

Requires membership in Good Standing with The Florida Bar.

• Knowledge of legal research techniques or methods and applicable sources of law.
• Skill in analyzing legal issues and applying legal principles to facts.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly in both oral and written form.

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,…