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    Trial Court Staff Attorney - Tampa, United States - State of Florida

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    Requisition No: 828189


    Agency:
    State Courts System


    Working Title:

    TRIAL COURT STAFF ATTORNEY

    Pay Plan:
    State Courts System


    Position Number:

    Salary:
    $61,868.88 Annually*Posting Closing Date: 06/28/2024

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    Thirteenth Judicial Circuit; Tampa, Florida

    Job Description

    The Thirteenth Judicial Circuit is seeking to fill a judicial staff attorney position in Tampa, Florida.

    The successful applicant will join a team of experienced staff attorneys in assisting state court circuit and county judges with legal research, drafting of proposed orders and other related assignments.

    The position is expected to be assigned to the Unified Family Court that handles family law, dependency, delinquency, and protective injunction cases.

    Education and Training Guidelines


    Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school or enrollment in the final semester or quarter of law school is a requirement for applying.


    If the successful applicant is not a member of The Florida Bar at the time of hire, she or he must become a Florida Bar member within one year of the hire date.

    Competencies

    Must possess excellent research, writing, proofreading and communication skills.

    Must exhibit strong organizational and time management skills and be able to effectively prioritize pending assignments.

    Discretion, honesty and confidentiality in handling matters before the court are essential.

    Special Comments


    • Salary will include a Competitive Area Differential (CAD) pay additive amount of $152.58 monthly.
    • Salary will be 10% below minimum if not passed Florida Bar.
    Open Until Filled - applications will be accepted until position is filled.


    The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan, optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans, paid term life insurance.

    Benefits include vacation and sick leave and paid holidays.

    The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check. Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

    How to Apply

    For additional information and to apply visit the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court Employment website at

    Submit a cover letter and a résumé that includes law school class rank.


    May also submit a State of Florida employment application and recommendation letters, but these items are not required at this time.

    Submit all documents materials in one PDF document attachment by email to the Circuit's Legal Department at the following address:

    All requested documents must be received to be screened for potential interview.

    Please note that future vacancies in this same classification may be filled as a result of this recruitment.

    Mailing address is Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, 800 East Twiggs Street, Suite 605G, Tampa, Florida 33602.

    For additional information about this job opportunity contact Marcelle De Los Rios by phone at or by e-mail at

    The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.

    We are an equal opportunity employer.

    We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.


    If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the contact person at the number or as indicated for each respective position.

    Persons using a TTY or TDD may call the contact person through the


    FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE:
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    The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.


    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 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 , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.


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