Supervising Trial Court Staff Attorney

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Date:
Aug 12, 2025

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Requisition No:858759

Agency:
State Courts System

Working Title:

SUPERVISING TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY -

18th Judicial Circuit Courts;
Sanford, FL. This position may be partially remote.

Salary Range

$85,535 Annually

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, and is responsible for training, sup

Education and Training Guidelines

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

Starting rate of pay:$85,535/annually *

* The chief judge may approve retention of current salaries for employees transferred between circuits.

Paid Leave & Holidays

Optional Vision, Dental and Supplemental Insurance

No Cost Basic Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation Options

Tax Favored Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Support

How to Apply

Please submit the following electronically to Seminolejobapps:

State of Florida application (link below),

2 writing samples (less than 10 pages each),

law school transcripts, and

proof of membership in the Florida Bar, if applicable.

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 Employer

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 nor manifest by words or conduct, bias or prejudice based on race, color, religion, age (40 or older), sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), national origin, language, marital status, socioeconomic status, or disability or genetic information, which does not preclude performance of essential job functions, and 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  prior to the Final date to receive applications. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call through the Florida Relay Service (TDD)

Background Check - Employment is provisional pending the results of a successful background investigation and fingerprinting.

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