District Court Staff Attorney

Requisition No:862225

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number:TBD

Salary: $69238.80 - $88324.08 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2025

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Position Title:Two-year term Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney/Career Staff Attorney position that may potentially lead to an ongoing position for the Honorable Paige Kilbane.

Job Location

5th District Court of Appeal; Daytona Beach FL

Salary Range

$69238.80 - $88324.08 Annually

FLSA Status: Personal Staff

Education and Training Guidelines

Graduation from an accredited law school.

License/Certification: Juris Doctorate (Required)

Competencies

The incumbent must possess outstanding analytical research and writing skills. For each case you will be expected to analyze the legal and factual issues presented perform independent legal research to confirm what legal principles govern and apply those principles to set-forth an objective unbiased conclusion. You must write legal memoranda in a clear organized fashion to inform the court about the issues arguments and controlling law. You must have a firm grasp of basic legal principles with the ability to expand your current base of legal knowledge into many different areas. You will be expected to have expertise in proofreading and citation formatting. All work will be done impartially confidentially promptly and professionally. You must be able to work effectively with others which includes the ability to accept and provide constructive input.

Special Comments

SALARY RANGE AND BENEFITS: Beginning salary for a Staff Attorney is $69238.80 annually. Additionally you may be eligible for a $2500 increase after the completion of a 90-day period.

Senior Staff Attorney 2 years min. mandatory legal exp & FL Bar membership starting at $78519.84 Career Staff Attorney 5 years min. mandatory legal exp & FL Bar membership starting at $88324.08.

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 $25000 term life insurance. Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

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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 (1-). 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.