Career Opportunities

Trial Court Staff Attorney

Job Location

Judge Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center

Salary

$5,598.62/monthly (non-negotiable) for members of the Florida Bar, $5,056.96/monthly (non-negotiable) if awaiting results of the Florida Bar or prior to taking the Florida Bar exam; State employees are paid on the last workday of each month. The successful candidate will be hired at the minimum salary. Benefits include membership in the Florida Retirement System, a generous contribution by the State to health insurance premiums and a tuition waiver program.

Job

The essential function of the Trial Court Staff Attorney position is research and writing of legal memoranda, draft opinions, orders and reports; conduct legal research; review briefs and case files in numerous areas of law, including appeals from county court (both civil and criminal), complex civil litigation, constitutional questions, complex family law cases and criminal matters, including post-conviction motions and related civil matters such as petitions for extraordinary relief filed by or on behalf of sentenced inmates, pretrial detainees and other litigants.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Circuit’s Senior Staff Attorneys, Court Administrator and Judges, and is reviewed in progress, as necessary, and upon completion. 

Education

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with the Florida Bar or membership in the Florida Bar within one year of hire. 

Benefits

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Apply

Submit a current and complete State of Florida Application, resume, cover letter, writing sample (minimum 5 pages, however, longer samples are welcome), law school transcripts and copy of Florida Bar card.  

Emailed applications are preferred. Please send all materials to:  HR@jud12.flcourts.org

Human Resources Manager
Court Administration
Judge Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center
P.O. Box 48927
Sarasota, Florida 34230

• The successful applicant will be subject to a Level 2 criminal background check.  The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. 
• We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability.  If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the application/selection process, please call 941-749-3600 ext. 1791.
• Pursuant to section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, employment with the State Courts System is not covered under the Career Service System.  All employees of the State Courts System serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights.