DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY (LAW CLERK)- 22004407

State of Florida•Saint Petersburg, FL

33d•$69,239 - $88,324

About The Position

The District Court Staff Attorney (Law Clerk) works in the Central Staff Department of the 2nd District Court of Appeal in St. Petersburg, Florida, as part of a team of eight attorneys. The successful applicant reports to the Director of Central Staff. The role requires strong legal research, writing, and editing skills, including preparing in-depth analyses of a variety of legal issues and presenting ideas orally and in writing to the court’s judges. Time management and the ability to work effectively with others are important. Attorneys must maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and handle matters honestly and impartially. Employment offers are conditioned on a satisfactory criminal history check. Employees are subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing under Florida’s Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited law school with excellent academic standing.
Excellent legal research, writing, and editing skills.
Ability to present ideas orally and in writing.
Strong time management skills and ability to work effectively with others.
Applicants awaiting admission to The Florida Bar may be considered if they have excellent credentials.

Nice To Haves

Law Review, journal, or significant law school writing and editing experience.
Membership in The Florida Bar.
At least 2 years of experience in the practice of law for Senior Law Clerk classification.
At least 5 years of experience in the practice of law after membership in The Florida Bar for Career Attorney classification.