Working Title: DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22001663
Pay Plan: State Courts System
Position Number: 22001663
Salary: $67,881.12 - $115,397.78
Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2024
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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.
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.
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:
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.
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