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: $69,238.80 - $88,324.08 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator

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

$69,238.80 - $88,324.08 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 $69,238.80 annually. Additionally, you may be eligible for a $2,500 increase after the completion of a 90-day period.

Senior Staff Attorney, 2 years min. mandatory legal exp & FL Bar membership starting at $78,519.84 Career Staff Attorney, 5 years min. mandatory legal exp & FL Bar membership starting at $88,324.08.

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 $25,000 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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How to Apply

Submit a State of Florida application , cover letter, resume, writing sample and references, to: Justine Horler, Chief Deputy Marshal 300 S. Beach St. Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 May also apply by email: [email protected].

If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the application/selection process, please call (863) 940-6041 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.