DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22001663

Requisition No: 832612 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22001663

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22001663 

Salary:  $67,881.12 - $115,397.78 

Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2024 

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DESCRIPTION

Career Law clerk position available for bright lawyer with exceptional legal research and writing skills and the ability to understand and apply legal principles, statutes, case law, and rules of procedure. The position requires the ability to identify legal issues, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and work well with others. Law clerk must exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality, and honesty in handling all matters before the Court.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited law school. Two years practicing law or legal experience.  Membership in the Florida Bar preferred. Law Review membership and superior academic credentials preferred.

SALARY

Starting annual salary is commensurate with years of experience in the practice of law after admission to the Florida Bar:

0-2 yrs.:   $ 67,881.12

2-5 yrs.:   $ 76,980.18

5+ yrs.:    $ 86,592.18

     Graduating 3Ls and recent law school graduates will be hired at $67,881.12 annually.

(*) We offer a complete benefits package including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.  We also offer participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, Tuition Waiver (public colleges and universities) and Employee Assistance Program.

How to apply: 

Forward cover letter, resume, law school transcript and undergraduate transcripts, at least one writing sample, and a completed State of Florida Employment Application by email to:

Judge Monica Gordo

c/o Patricia Mendez, Judicial Assistant

Third District Court of Appeal

2001 SW 117th Avenue

Miami, Florida 33175-1716

Email: mendezp@flcourts.org

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.