Current Job Opportunity

This is professional work of considerable responsibility conducting legal research, writing, and case management activities in the Writs and Motions and Postconviction teams within the Central Staff Unit. Work involves considerable interpretation and judgment in the analysis of diverse legal issues brought before the court. The successful candidate will handle a high volume of work under short deadlines. Working relationships are established primarily with judges, other law clerks, the Clerk of the Court, and administrative staff within the court. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Central Staff, but all members of Central Staff serve at the pleasure of the Chief Judge.

Graduation from an accredited law school, top twenty-five percent preferred. At least two years of experience in the practice of law immediately preceding appointment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,

Senior Law Clerk at least two years’ experience in the practice of law, after passing the Florida Bar exam and  salary is $6,228.17 Monthly

Career Attorney at least five years’ experience in the practice of law, after passing the Florida Bar Exam and salary is $7,005.84 Monthly

Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to maintain a large caseload and meet deadlines.

Knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures.

Ability to grasp, comprehend, and analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual matters.

Ability to perform exacting work, attentive to details.

Ability to digest and communicate ideas and concepts.

Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality, and honesty in handling matters before the court.

Ability to work effectively with judges and court staff.

For additional information and to apply visit the First District Court of Appeal Employment website at http://www.1dca.org/Marshal-s-Office/Employment-Opportunities.

Submit a State of Florida application, cover letter, resume, law school transcripts (copies accepted), list of references, and a substantive writing sample less than twenty pages in length.

Submit by e-mail to 1dca_jobs@aprender-a-bailar.com.

Submit by mail to First District Court of Appeal, 200 Drayton Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.

For additional information about the job advertised contact Leslie Tharp at 850-717-8132 or 8131.

The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please call 850-488-8136 or the contact person at the contact information indicated for each respective position.

Persons using a TTY or TDD may call the contact person through the FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE: Voice is 1-800-955-8770, TDD is 1-800-955-8771, NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE is 711.