DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22006294
About The Position
The primary function of Appellate Staff Attorneys is to assist judges in the disposition of legal issues. The Appellate Staff Attorney position is an excellent entry level position allowing attorneys (especially graduating 3Ls and recent law school graduates) to become familiar with appellate state court practices and procedures by working with appellate judges, central staff attorneys, and the Clerk. Appellate Staff Attorneys have the opportunity to obtain broad exposure to a variety of legal subject areas; strengthen research, writing, and oral communication skills; gain in-depth insight into the process of judicial decision-making; interact with, and learn from, seasoned court staff; attend judicial proceedings, periodic in-house “lunch & learns,” and trainings and become involved with the legal community and bar associations in Miami-Dade County. 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.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Member of the Florida Bar in good standing at the time of hire or within one year after hire.
- Strong academic record.
- Excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge of statutory and case law, court rules and procedures.
- Electronic research capability.
- Ability to identify legal issues and communicate orally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- Law review/journal membership
- Moot court participation
- Court system / teaching / research work experience
- Commitment to public service
Responsibilities
- Assist judges in the disposition of legal issues.
- Become familiar with appellate state court practices and procedures.
- Work with appellate judges, central staff attorneys, and the Clerk.
- Obtain broad exposure to a variety of legal subject areas.
- Strengthen research, writing, and oral communication skills.
- Gain in-depth insight into the process of judicial decision-making.
- Interact with, and learn from, seasoned court staff.
- Attend judicial proceedings, periodic in-house “lunch & learns,” and trainings.
- Become involved with the legal community and bar associations in Miami-Dade County.
Benefits
- Health care
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement
- Deferred compensation plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Sick leave
- Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Tuition Waiver (public colleges and universities)
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
