DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY

DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22006295

Date: Apr 24, 2026

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Requisition No: 868950

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22006295

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22006295

Salary: AGENCY TO UPDATE

Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2026

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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. This position is in-person.

Opening anticipated TBD.

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 to:

Ayesia Taylor-Blount, Appellate Judicial Assistant to

Judge 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.

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.

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 clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location: MIAMI, FL, US, 33175

Nearest Major Market: Miami