Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney

State of Florida

Assist judiciary with case management and litigation as Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney. Draft legal documents, provide research and advice to judges in the State Courts System.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeFort Pierce • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $58,499 - $76,040 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the judiciary with case management, pending litigation, processing of criminal and civil appeals, and a variety of issues.
Responsible for drafting memoranda, opinions, orders, and conducting legal research.
Review briefs and case files; advising judges on pending litigation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required.
Five years of work experience in the practice of law or as a law clerk in an appellate or trial court.
Requires membership in Good Standing in the Florida Bar within one year of hire.
Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-Time
Benefits Package
FRS Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal researchdrafting memorandadrafting opinionsdrafting orderscase managementreviewing briefsadvising judges

Certifications

Juris Doctormembership in Good Standing in the Florida Bar