SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY OR CAREER ATTORNEY - 22008598
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The selected candidate will serve as one of two law clerks assisting a judge by analyzing cases and motions and drafting orders and published opinions. The position seeks excellent research, writing, and editing skills, attention to detail, time management, and effective communication and collaboration. Graduation from an accredited law school with excellent academic standing is required; law review, journal, or significant law school writing and editing experience is preferred.
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SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY OR CAREER ATTORNEY - 22008598
Date: Oct 8, 2026
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) .
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.
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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).
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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. IncludeJudicial Law Clerkin 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.
Location:
ST PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33701 ALACHUA, FL, US, 32315
Nearest Major Market:Tampa
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