Requisition No: 852902
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: DISTRICT COURT SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY / CAREER ATTORNEY - 22006571
Pay Plan: State Courts System
Position Number: 22006571
Salary: $76,980.18 - $86,592.18 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 08/09/2025
Total Compensation Estimator
Position Title
DISTRICT COURT SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY / CAREER ATTORNEY
Job Location
1st District Court; Tallahassee, FL
Starting Salary Range
$76,980.18 - $86,592.18 Annually
Job Description
This is professional work of considerable responsibility conducting legal research, writing, and case management activities in the Writs and Motions and Postconviction teams within the Central Staff Unit. Work involves considerable interpretation and judgment in the analysis of diverse legal issues brought before the court. The successful candidate will handle a high volume of work under short deadlines. Working relationships are established primarily with judges, other law clerks, the Clerk of the Court, and administrative staff within the court. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Central Staff, but all members of Central Staff serve at the pleasure of the Chief Judge.
SALARY:
• Senior Law Clerk (at least two years’ experience in the practice of law, after passing the
Florida Bar exam)$6,415.02 (Monthly)
• Career Attorney (at least five years’ experience in the practice of law, after passing the
Florida Bar Exam)$7,216.02 (Monthly)
Education and Training Guidelines
Graduation from an accredited law school, top twenty-five percent preferred. At least two years of experience in the practice of law immediately preceding appointment to the position.
Competencies
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to maintain a large caseload and meet deadlines. Knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures. Ability to grasp, comprehend, and analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual matters. Ability to perform exacting work, attentive to details. Ability to digest and communicate ideas and concepts. Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality, and honesty in handling matters before the court. Ability to work effectively with judges and court staff.
Special Comments
If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the application/selection process, please call (850) 488 – 8136 in advance. The First District Court of Appeal is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.
How to Apply
Submit a State of Florida application , cover letter, resume, law school transcripts (copies accepted), list of references, and a substantive writing sample less than twenty pages in length, to: Marshal’s Office 1dca_jobs@flcourts.orgFirst District Court of Appeal 2000 Drayton Drive Tallahassee, FL 32399 850-717-8132
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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