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Requisition No: 882045 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: Attorney / Senior Attorney I / Senior Attorney II* - 22011177

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22011177 

Salary:  $69,380.04 - $83,788.56 Annually, Commensurate with Experience* 

Posting Closing Date: 10/01/2026 

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Position Title

Attorney / Senior Attorney I / Senior Attorney II*

Job Location

Office of the State Courts Administrator, Office of the General Counsel, 500 South Duval Street, Tallahassee, Florida

Salary Range

$69,380.04 - $83,788.56 Annually, Commensurate with Experience*

Job Description

*Salary and Classification Level:
Attorney: $69,380.04 Annually
Senior Attorney I: $77,088.84 Annually
Senior Attorney II: $83,788.56 Annually

The position may be filled at the Attorney, Senior Attorney I, or Senior Attorney II level. The classification level will be determined based on the selected candidate's education, experience, licensure, and other applicable minimum qualifications.

This position is responsible for conducting legal research and providing analysis, counsel, and representation for the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA), the Florida Supreme Court, and other entities within the Florida State Courts System (SCS). The position duties generally operate within the following subject matter areas: garnishment proceedings; rule petitions; public records requests; judicial staff legal representation; and contract review. This position may also work with the Office of Problem Solving Courts, Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee or Court Interpreter Certification and Regulation Program. This position reports directly to the OSCA General Counsel and performs other tasks or legal assignments as directed by the General Counsel, the State Courts Administrator, or the Florida Supreme Court.

Examples of Work

• Provide legal support to Court programs, committees, or forums as assigned
• Conduct legal research and provide appropriate correspondence.
• Provide counsel and guidance to the Office of the State Courts Administrator, Florida Supreme Court, and other Courts within the State Courts System on employee and branch-related ethics matters.
• Monitor and analyze civil and branch-related legislation.
• Coordinate fulfilling public records requests.

Note: Duties and responsibilities may be altered, expanded, or adjusted based on the chosen candidate's classification level, in line with the agency's needs and the position's requirements.

Education and Training Guidelines

Attorney

Education:

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required for this position.

Certification, License, and Special Requirements:

Requires membership in Good Standing with The Florida Bar within twelve (12) months of appointment to a position.

Senior Attorney I

Education:

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required for this position.

Experience:

Three years of related work experience, including two years of experience in the appropriate specialty area of law for the position.

Certification, License, and Special Requirements:

Requires membership in Good Standing with The Florida Bar.

Senior Attorney II

Education:

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required for this position.

Experience:

Five years of related work experience, including three years of experience in the appropriate specialty area of law for the position.

Certification, License, and Special Requirements:

Requires membership in Good Standing with The Florida Bar.

Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of legal research techniques or methods and applicable sources of law.
• Skill in analyzing legal issues and applying legal principles to facts.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly in both oral and written form.

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. In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System.  All employees of the Florida State Courts System are at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights.

How to Apply

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.