Trial Court Staff Attorney

Job overview

The Trial Court Staff Attorney role is based in Sanford, FL, and may be partially remote. The posting lists an annual salary range of $58,499.52–$85,534.92. The attorney supports trial court judges within Florida’s Eighteenth Judicial Circuit.

What you'll do

• Conduct legal research
• prepare memoranda of law
• draft proposed orders
• and attend court proceedings. The work focuses mainly on civil, appellate, family, adoption, and probate/guardianship matters. At the supervising level, train and supervise staff attorneys, coordinate assignments, and evaluate performance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

trial court staff attorney

sanford fl

florida eighteenth judicial circuit

partially remote option

$58,499.52–$85,534.92/year

legal research

court proceedings

civil law

appellate matters

family law

probate and guardianship

florida bar

paid leave

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid leave and holidays
• state health benefits
• supplemental insurance
• basic life insurance
• deferred compensation
• Florida Retirement System benefits
• tax-favored spending accounts
• employee assistance support
• and state employee tuition waiver.

Why this role

May be filled at supervising, senior, or Staff Attorney I or II level, based on qualifications. Law school graduation is required; Florida Bar membership requirements vary by level. The supervising level requires at least five years of legal experience and two years of managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience.

About the employer

18th Judicial Circuit State Court System of Florida is hiring for this role. Industry: Courts. Sector: 92.