Staff Attorney​/Senior Staff Attorney​/Career Staff Attorney

Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney/Career Staff Attorney
- Central Staff Job Location

5th District Court of Appeal;
Daytona Beach, FL

$5,769.90-$7,360.34/month

This position will serve as Staff Attorney to all the Judges as well as the Director of Central Staff.

• Graduation from an accredited law school and Florida Bar membership.
• Senior level requires at least two years’ experience in the practice of law, and Florida Bar membership. Salary $6,543.32/month.
• Career level requires at least five years’ experience in the practice of law, and Florida Bar membership. Salary $7,360.34/month.

• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team of eight attorneys.
• Ability to maintain a large caseload and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of legal publications and the ability to use them effectively.
• Ability to reason logically and analytically.
• Ability to grasp, comprehend, and analyze complex issues and complicated factual matters.
• Ability to perform exacting work, attentive to details.
• Ability to cut through and discern legal issues in matters before the court.
• Ability to digest and communicate ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality and honesty in handling matters before the court.
• Ability to work effectively with judges and court staff.

Criminal Post-conviction experience is a plus.

The range is $5,769.90-$7,360.34/month.

Remote work option is available.

A comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits including membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized health insurance plan, optional enrollment in life, dental, and disability insurance plans, and paid $25,000 term life insurance.

Submit a State of Florida application, cover letter, resume, law school and undergraduate transcripts (copies accepted), a writing sample and references, to:

Justine Horler
- Chief Deputy Marshal

State of Florida applications are available at the Fifth District Court of Appeal, or by accessing the web site: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
5dca.org

If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the application/selection process, please call  in advance.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.