Current Job Opportunity
Date
June 28, 2024
Closing Date
December 31, 2024
Position Number
001663
Position Title
District Court Staff Attorney
Job Location
Third District Court of Appeal; Miami, Florida
Salary Range
$67,881.12 - $86,592.18 Annually*
Job Description
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.
Education and Training Guidelines
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.
Special Comments
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
Third District Court of Appeal
2001 SW 117th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33175-1716
Email: mendezp@xgcr.net
THE POSITION IS SUBJECT TO A SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A BACKGROUND SCREENING.
THE THIRD DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY.
IF YOU NEED AN ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCESS, PLEASE CALL THE CONTACT PERSON AT THE NUMBER INDICATED FOR EACH RESPECTIVE POSITION. PERSONS USING A TDD MAY CALL THE CONTACT PERSON THROUGH THE FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE AT 711.