Supervising Trial Court Staff Attorney

Requisition No:865490

Agency:
State Courts System

Working Title:

SUPERVISING TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY -

Pay Plan:
State Courts System

Position Number:

Salary: $85,535 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 02/17/2026

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Supervising Trial Court Staff Attorney

18th Judicial Circuit Courts;
Sanford, FL (Remote)

$85,535 Annually

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, supervising, coordinating work assignments, and evaluating the performance of the Trial Court Staff Attorneys in Seminole County.

This position may be partially remote.

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.

Starting rate of pay: $85,535 Annually

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

• 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

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) 1‑800‑955‑8771.

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

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) to assist in this required verification process for all state‑funded positions. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) upon hire within the first 3 days of employment.

It is an objective of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for employment will be expected to behave in accordance…