SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY OR CAREER ATTORNEY - 22008598

Requisition No: 885248

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY OR CAREER ATTORNEY - 22008598

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22008598

Salary: $6,543.32 - $7,360.34 Monthly

Posting Closing Date: 10/19/2026

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Position Title

Senior Staff Attorney or Career Attorney

Job Location

2nd District Court of Appeal, St. Petersburg, FL

Salary Range

$78,519.84 - $88,324.08 Annually

Job Description

The selected candidate will serve as one of two law clerks assisting the judge in analyzing cases and motions and drafting orders and published opinions. The position requires excellent research, writing, and editing skills; attention to detail; excellent time management skills; and the ability to work and communicate effectively with others. Professional and personal discretion and integrity are essential.

Education and Training Guidelines

Graduation from an accredited law school with excellent academic standing; law review, journal, or significant law school writing and editing experience preferred.

SALARY:
$78,519.84 - $88,324.08 annually. Actual position classification and beginning salary based on experience.

- Senior Staff Attorney - $6,543.32 monthly (An attorney admitted to The Florida Bar with at least two years of legal experience shall be appointed or promoted to the Senior Staff Attorney class at the minimum salary).

- Career Attorney - $7,360.34 monthly (An attorney admitted to The Florida Bar with at least five years of legal experience shall be appointed or promoted to the Career Attorney class at the minimum salary).

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample in .pdf by e-mail to [email protected]. Please indicate your class rank, if available. Include Judicial Law Clerk in the subject line of your e-mail. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon a satisfactory criminal history check.

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.