Trial Court Staff Attorney (I, II or Senior)

SUMMARY

Current Salaries:

I: $61,751.52 (Annual salary of $58,499.52 plus competitive area differential pay of $3,252.00)

II: $68,251.44 (Annual salary of $64,999.44 plus competitive area differential pay of $3,252.00)

Senior: $79,819.20 (Annual salary of $76,040.16 plus competitive area differential pay of $3,779.04)

Position is a two year term and can be renewed.

This is an excellent opportunity to fine‑tune your legal research and writing skills and contribute to the furtherance of justice.

The essential function of the position within the organization is to assist the judiciary by drafting memoranda and orders; conducting legal research; reviewing motions and case files; and advising judges on pending litigation and issues.

If not a member of the Florida Bar, the selected candidate must sit for the upcoming Florida Bar Exam.

This position is eligible for the Circuit's remote work program, which permits two remote work days per week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Perform legal research for the court and advise judges and other members of the legal team.
• Draft concise, well‑researched orders.
• Keep abreast of changes in the law.
• Review complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings.
• Interact with Judges, other trial court staff attorneys, General Counsel, and court personnel.

The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Trial Court Staff Attorney I:

• Graduation from an accredited law school and expected membership in the Florida Bar.
• Exceptional writing skills.
• Well‑rounded understanding of many areas of law, court procedures, court systems, and judicial rules.

Trial Court Staff Attorney II:

• Graduation from an accredited law school and membership in the Florida Bar.
• Less than five years of work experience in the practice of law or as a law clerk in an appellate or trial court.

Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney:

• Graduation from an accredited law school and membership in the Florida Bar.
• Five years of work experience in the practice of law or as a law clerk in an appellate or trial court.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in a technologically driven environment with intermediate to advanced computer skills.
• Knowledge of court procedures and legal terminology.
• Must be highly organized, attentive to detail, comfortable working in stressful situations, and able to effectively prioritize assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse set of people in an open and friendly manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

During the Application Process please upload the following attachments:

• College and law school transcripts (official or unofficial)
• Writing sample (not to exceed five pages)

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications will continue to be received until filled.

Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any of the protected classes.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in the interviewing process once selected, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401; telephone number View phone number on click.appcast.io at least 7 days before your scheduled either in-person or telephonic interview; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711.”