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    Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney/Career Staff Attorney- Central Staff - 22008058

     

    Date: Jan 15, 2026

     

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    Requisition No: 868349

     

    Agency: State Courts System

     

    Working Title: Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney/Career Staff Attorney- Central Staff - 22008058

     

    Pay Plan: State Courts System

     

    Position Number: 22008058

     

    Salary: $5,769.90-$7,360.34/month

     

    Posting Closing Date: 04/30/2026

     

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    Position Number

    22008058

    Position Title

    Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney/Career Staff Attorney- Central Staff

     

    Job Location

     

    5th District Court of Appeal; Daytona Beach, FL

    Salary Range

    $5,769.90-$7,360.34/month

    Job Description

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

     

    Education and Training Guidelines

     

    Graduation from an accredited law school/Florida Bar.

     

    Senior level requires at least two years’ experience in the practice of law, and Florida Bar membership. $6,543.32 monthly.

     

    Career level requires at least five years’ experience in the practice of law, and Florida Bar membership. $7,360.34 monthly.

     

    Competencies

     

    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.

     

    Special Comments

    Salary Range and Benefits:

    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. For

    more information on the benefits available to State of Florida Employees visit:

    https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

     

    How to Apply

    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

     

    300 South Beach Street

     

    Daytona Beach, Florida 32114

     

    State of Florida applications are available at the Fifth District Court of Appeal, or by accessing the web site: http://www.5dca.org

     

    If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the application/selection process, please call (386) 947-1544 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.

     

    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 (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:

    DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32114 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32117 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32118 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32120 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32124 SOUTH DAYTONA, FL, US, 32119

     

    Nearest Major Market:Daytona Beach