SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY

SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22009013

Date: May 5, 2026

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Requisition No: 875279

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: SENIOR TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22009013

SR. TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - POSITION NUMBER 9013

LOCATION: DAYTONA BEACH, BUNNELL, PALATKA, DELAND, OR ST. AUGUSTINE

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Sr. Staff Attorney: $76,040/yr Requires graduation from an accredited law school, membership in good standing with the Florida Bar and at least five years of experience practicing law.

Staff Attorney II: $64,999/yr Requires graduation from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with the Florida Bar.

Staff Attorney I: $58,499/yr Requires graduation from accredited law school. If membership in the Florida Bar is not accomplished within 1 year of hire date, employment will end.

Function : Conduct legal research to assist trial court judges in deciding rulings on a variety of case issues, including pre-trial motions such as summary judgements, motions to suppress evidence, motions to dismiss, including stand your ground motions, and discovery, as well as post-trial motions, such as capital and non-capital post-conviction relief motions. Draft orders and opinions. Review case files and briefs. Work involves considerable interpretation and judgment in the analysis of legal issues in the areas of criminal, civil, appellate, and/or administrative law. Duties may be performed throughout the Circuit. Headquarters are subject to change based upon the needs of the Court. Periodic day travel is required (mileage reimbursable at the state rate as available).

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