Current Job Opportunity
Date
October 10, 2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Position Number
008955
Position Title
Trial Court Staff Attorney
Job Location
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit; Tampa, Florida
Salary Range
$61,868.92 Annually*
Job Description
*Salary will include a Competitive Area Differential (CAD) pay additive amount of $152.58 monthly.
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 Criminal Division assisting with both pretrial and post-conviction matters.
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.
Membership in The Florida Bar is required.
If not a member in the Florida Bar, must become a member within one year of the hire date.
*Salary will be 10% below minimum if not passed Florida Bar.
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
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, and paid term life insurance.
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 http://www.fljud13.org/Careers.aspx.
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.
All application materials should be submitted in one PDF document attachment.
Submit to the Legal Department by email to the address RecruitmentLegalDepartment@fljud13.org.
All request documents must be received to be screened for potential interview.
Materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Mailing address is Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, 800 East Twiggs Street, Suite 605G, Tampa, Florida 33602.
For additional information about this job opportunity contact Kevin Foster by phone at 813-272-5477 or Fax 813-276-2285.
To learn more about the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida visit the website at http://www.fljud13.org/Home.aspx.
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.
We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the contact person at the number 813-272-6330 or as indicated for each respective position.
Persons using a TTY or TDD may call the contact person through the FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE: Voice is 1-800-955-8770, TDD is 1-800-955-8771, NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE is 711.