Trial Court Staff Attorney

State of Florida

. Assist trial court judges within the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSanford • Florida • United StatesLead💰 $4,875 - $7,128 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal research, writing, and analysis, with a strong focus on civil, appellate, family, and probate law. Proven ability to supervise and train staff while effectively managing court-related tasks and proceedings.

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Legal Research ProficiencyMembership In The Florida BarSupervisory ExperienceAttention To DetailEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchLegal WritingDrafting Proposed OrdersPreparing Memoranda Of LawHandling Civil MattersHandling Appellate MattersAnalyzing StatutesProofreadingCitationsPrioritizing Assignments

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailAbility To Work IndependentlyAbility To Work With OthersClear Oral CommunicationClear Written Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Membership In The Florida Bar

Industry Keywords

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist trial court judges within the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit
Conduct legal research
Prepare memoranda of law
Draft proposed orders
Attend court proceedings
Handle civil matters, including discovery, motions to dismiss, and motions for summary judgment
Handle appellate matters, including driver’s license suspensions and administrative agency decisions
Handle family, adoptions, and probate/guardianship matters
Work under the general supervision of the Supervising Staff Attorney and judges
Have progress reviewed as required and applicable
At the Supervising level, train, supervise, coordinate work assignments, and evaluate Trial Court Staff Attorneys in Seminole County

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduation from an accredited law school
Membership in good standing with The Florida Bar for Supervising, Senior, and Trial Court Staff Attorney II levels
Membership in good standing with The Florida Bar is required within one year of hire for Trial Court Staff Attorney I
Supervising level: At least five years of work experience in the practice of law, including at least two years of managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience
Senior level: At least five years of work experience in the practice of law or as a law clerk in an appellate or trial court
Trial Court Staff Attorney II: Less than five years of work experience in the practice of law
Proficiency in legal research, writing, proofreading, and citations
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to analyze and comprehend statutes, rules, and procedures
Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
Ability to effectively prioritize and promptly complete assignments
Ability to work effectively with others as well as independently
Successful background investigation and fingerprinting
Eligibility to work in the United States verified through E-Verify
Two writing samples, each less than 10 pages
Law school transcripts
Proof of Membership in the Florida Bar, if applicable
Completed State of Florida Application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Leave & Holidays
State of Florida Health Benefits
Supplemental Insurance (Dental, Vision, Disability, Optional Life, Cancer, etc.)
No Cost Basic Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation (457b Pre-Tax & 457b Roth)
Florida Retirement System (FRS) Benefits
Tax-Favored Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Support
State Employee Tuition Waiver
Reasonable accommodation(s), as necessary and judicious