The Florida Bar’s court rules committees draft and propose amendments to the rules of procedure that govern practice in Florida’s courts. As a Senior Bar Counsel - Rules, you will play a central role in that process, guiding proposed amendments from committee deliberation through the publication process, provide notice to the Board of Governors, and file the proposed amendments with the Supreme Court of Florida.

This position offers close collaboration with experienced practitioners and members of the judiciary who serve as volunteers on the committees, and specialized expertise in rulemaking and Supreme Court procedure that few attorneys develop.

Please attach a legal writing sample to your application.

Compensation and Benefits

Senior Bar Counsel - Starting salary of $87,804.63 Bar Counsel – Starting salary of $79,822.39

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible. Employment with The Florida Bar qualifies toward federal student loan forgiveness.

Employer-funded pension plan, a retirement benefit increasingly rare in today’s workforce

Low-premium medical and vision insurance

Employer-paid dental insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave accrual, two personal holidays per fiscal year, and 13-14 paid holidays.

Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance

Employer-paid pre-paid legal

Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care

Plus, other benefits and perks

What You Will Do

Finalize and file petitions, comments, and other pleadings with the Supreme Court of Florida, ensuring compliance with the Court's style guide and ADA accessibility requirements

Manage the committees' docket of pending matters, help chairs and subcommittee chairs meet deadlines, and keep the department head informed of emerging issues

Coordinate committee and subcommittee meetings, including agendas, minutes, and posting materials to committee web pages, and attend meetings to document the committees’ business

Maintain the official record of committee business, including agendas, minutes, and Supreme Court filings

Monitor case law, legislative material, and publications relevant to the committees' subject areas, and keep posted rules current

Track committee member attendance, evaluate committee members, and advise the President-elect on committee member and officer appointments

Respond to questions from the public and Bar members about the rules committees

Perform other duties as assigned

Who Should Apply

Juris Doctor and a member in good standing of The Florida Bar

Senior Bar Counsel – Three years or more of legal experience as an attorney and four years of experience in legal writing, editing, research, or a related field. Bar Counsel – At least one year of legal experience as an attorney and four years of legal writing, editing, research, or related field.

Knowledge of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, the rulemaking process, and Supreme Court guidelines

Exceptional writing and editing skills, with close attention to grammar, style, and detail

Strong legal research skills

Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro

Ability to organize work, set priorities, and exercise discretion and independent judgment

Ability to build effective working relationships with committee leaders, practitioners, members of the judiciary, and a diverse group of colleagues

The position requires travel, extended computer and telephone work, and the ability to lift 5 to 10 lbs. Please notify Human Resources in advance if you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the employment process. The Florida Bar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. This position is an in-office position, located in Tallahassee, Florida and is not a remote position.