Requisition No: 797168
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: DISTRICT COURT CAREER ATTORNEY - 22000060
Position Number: 22000060
Salary: 70,058.39-126,788.03
Posting Closing Date: 03/22/2023
Central Staff attorney position available for a motivated law graduate interested in learning the inner workings of the appellate court system. This professional and highly responsible position requires exceptional legal research and writing skills. Equally important are knowledge of statutory and case law, court rules and procedures, electronic research capability, and the ability to identify legal issues and communicate orally and in writing. Graduation from an accredited law school and Florida Bar membership (or intent to take the Florida Bar exam*) are also required, as well as superior academic credentials.
*(Salary 10% below minimum if attorney not admitted to Florida Bar).
Under the supervision of the Director of Central Staff, Central Staff attorneys work closely with the Clerk’s Office reviewing incoming cases on various levels, and in reviewing and proofreading orders and documents. The Central Staff attorneys also assist various judges as needed with processing cases: analyzing legal issues, summarizing legal arguments and drafting legal memoranda.
The position is for a one-year term but may be eligible for extension.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, at least one writing sample, and a completed State of Florida Employment application to:
Maria Arias-Morgado, Director of Central Staff
Third District Court of Appeal
2001 SW 117th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33175-1716
Email: morgadom@flcourts.org
All positions will be awarded upon the successful completion of background screening.
The Third District Court of Appeal is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer
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.