DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22004401

Date: Apr 26, 2024

Location:

MIAMI, FL, US, 33175

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Requisition No: 828262

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22004401

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22004401

Salary: agency to update

Posting Closing Date: 05/10/2024

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Appellate Staff Attorneys in the Central Staff Unit serve as the lawyers for the Court and service each of the ten (10) judicial chambers. As the central staff attorneys serve as the lawyers to the judges and assist with emergencies and other important matters, the position is in-person.

The Appellate Staff Attorney position is an excellent way for attorneys to become familiar with state court practice and procedure, on an appellate level, by working with appellate judges, central staff attorneys, and the Clerk of the Court.

This position provides a broad exposure to a variety of legal subject areas – allowing for the strengthening of research, writing, and oral communication skills, while gaining in-depth insight into the process of judicial decision-making. Appellate staff attorneys interact with, and learn from, seasoned court staff; attend judicial proceedings, periodic in-house “lunch & learn” sessions and training seminars.

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 efficiently, both orally and in writing.

Under the supervision of the Director of Central Staff, appellate staff attorneys assist various judges with processing cases: analyzing legal issues, summarizing legal arguments, and drafting legal memoranda. The staff attorneys also work closely with the Clerk’s Office, reviewing incoming cases and filings, at various stages in the proceedings.

Prior applicants need not reapply.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school expected byJune 2024.

• Member of 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.

• Law review/journal membership, moot court participation, court system/teaching/research work experience, or commitment to public service 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.: $ 65,904

  2-5 yrs.: $ 74,738

  5+ yrs.: $ 84,070

  Graduating 3Ls and recent law school graduates will be hired at $65,904 annually.

  (*) We offer a complete benefits package including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

  How to apply:

  Submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, at least one writing sample, and a completedState of Florida Employment application (https://www.3dca.flcourts.org/content/download/845256/file/State%20of%20FL%20Application_writeable_2019.pdf) 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

  The position is subject to a successful completion of a background investigation. The Third District Court of Appeal is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer .

  WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY. IF YOU NEED AN ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCESS, PLEASE CALL THE CONTACT PERSON AT THE NUMBER INDICATED FOR EACH RESPECTIVE POSITION. PERSONS USING A TDD MAY CALL THE CONTACT PERSO

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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