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DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22008359

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Job overview

The State Courts System seeks a staff attorney for a career law clerk position with the Third District Court of Appeal. The role calls for legal research and writing, applying legal principles and authorities, identifying legal issues, and communicating effectively. The position is in-person. Applicants must have graduated from an accredited law school and have two years of practicing law or legal experience; Florida Bar membership and Law Review membership are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Legal Research, nice to haveLegal Writing, nice to haveApplying Legal Principles, nice to haveIdentifying Legal Issues, nice to haveOral Communication, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveCollaboration, nice to haveDiscretion, nice to haveConfidentiality, nice to haveImpartiality, nice to haveHonesty, nice to have

Qualifications

Accredited Law School Graduation, required2 Years Practicing Law or Legal Experience, requiredFlorida Bar Membership, nice to haveLaw Review Membership, nice to haveSuperior Academic Credentials, nice to haveBackground Investigation, required

Full job description

DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22008359

Date: Nov 10, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) .

Requisition No: 887452

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22008359

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22008359

Salary: Agency to update

Posting Closing Date: 05/10/2027

Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/)

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.

This position is in-person.

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.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Please submit a cover letter, resume, law school and undergraduate transcript, at least one

writing sample, and a completed State of Florida application to:

Ayesia Taylor-Blount,Appellate Judicial Assistant toJudge Monica Gordo

Third District Court of Appeal

2001 SW 117th Avenue

Miami, Florida 33175-1716

Email: [email protected]

All positions will be awarded upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

The Third District Court of Appeal is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

MIAMI, FL, US, 33175

Nearest Major Market:Miami

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