DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22009078

Requisition No: 829388 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22009078

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22009078 

Salary:  agency to update 

Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2024 

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DESCRIPTION

Opening for a staff attorney (term law clerk) to conduct legal research and analysis for Judge Alexander S. Bokor, Third District Court of Appeal (starting date January-February 2025). The term position requires a commitment of eighteen months to two years.

Extension of the term or conversion from a term to permanent position may be possible upon mutual interest.

This job presents an opportunity to hone appellate research and writing skills, receive mentorship, and become an integral part of a supportive and convivial team.  Applicants will be evaluated based on legal research and writing ability, critical thinking, academic accomplishment, knowledge of the law, and legal experience. The successful applicant will demonstrate character, independent thought, and the ability manage a caseload while communicating in a team setting and producing outstanding work product.                                                                       

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited law school and membership in the Florida Bar.  Top 25% academic standing, journal membership, and appellate or other relevant legal experience demonstrating strong research and writing abilities preferred but not required.

SALARY

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

0-2 yrs.:   $ 65,904

2-5 yrs.:   $ 74,738

5+ yrs.:    $ 84,070

     Graduating 3Ls and recent law school graduates will be hired at $65,904 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, a writing sample, and a completed

State of Florida Employment Application by email to:

Judge Alexander S. Bokor

c/o Marlo Logan, Judicial Assistant

Third District Court of Appeal

2001 SW 117th Avenue

Miami, Florida 33175-1716

Email: loganm@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.