Trial Court Staff Attorney

Fifth Judicial Circuit Pro

. Assist the judiciary with legal research, drafting proposed orders and judgments, and other related matters .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeOcala • Florida • United StatesLead💰 $4,875 - $6,337 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal research, drafting legal documents, and advising on litigation matters. Possesses strong analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and court procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctorate DegreeLicensed in the State of FloridaLegal Research SkillsKnowledge of Legal PrinciplesExceptional Reading Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchDrafting Proposed OrdersDrafting MemorandaDrafting OpinionsDrafting ReportsReviewing BriefsAnalyzing Legal IssuesUnderstanding Court RulesUsing Legal PublicationsAdvising Judges

Soft Skills

Logical ReasoningAnalytical ThinkingEffective CommunicationDiscretion and ConfidentialityInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Florida Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Legal PrinciplesStatutory LawCase LawCourt ProceduresJudicial Assistance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the judiciary with legal research, drafting proposed orders and judgments, and other related matters
Draft memoranda, opinions, orders, and reports
Conduct legal research
Review briefs and case files
Advise judges on pending litigation
Work under general supervision of the Administrative Judge or designee

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate Degree
Applicants licensed in the State of Florida with five years' experience will be considered at a starting pay of $6,338.68 per month
Applicants licensed in the State of Florida with less than five years legal experience will be considered at a starting pay of $5,416.62 per month
Applicants who have not passed the Florida Bar must be a member of the Florida Bar within a year of hire
Knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures
Legal research skills
Comprehensive knowledge of legal publications and ability to use them efficiently
Ability to reason logically and analytically
Ability to grasp, comprehend, and analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual details
Ability to perform exacting work and attend to issues in matters before the court
Exceptional reading skills
Ability to digest and communicate ideas and concepts orally and in writing
Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality, and honesty in handling matters before the court
Ability to work effectively with others
A Circuit 5 Application is required