Current Job Opportunity
Date
1/6/2024
Closing Date
1/20/2024
Position Number
22011757, 22000069
Position Title
District Court Staff Attorney
Job Location
Second District Court of Appeal; Tampa, FL/ St. Petersburg, FL
Salary Range
$5,665.75-$7,216.00
Job Description
The selected candidate will serve as one of the two law clerks assisting a judge in the analysis of cases and motions and the drafting of orders. The position requires an attorney who has excellent research, writing, and editing skills who will prepare in depth analyses on a variety of legal issues and must be able to present ideas orally and in writing to the judges of the court. Time management skills and the ability to work effectively with others are crucial. All attorneys at the court must maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and handle matters honestly and impartially.
Education and Training Guidelines
Graduation from an accredited law school with excellent academic standing; law review, journal, or significant law school writing experience preferred.
Special Comments
SALARY:
$67,881 - $86,592 annually. Actual position classification and beginning salary based on
experience.
• Law Clerk - $5,656.75 monthly.
• Senior Law Clerk - $6,415 monthly (at least 2 years' experience in the practice
of law, subsequent to membership in The Florida Bar) .
• Career Attorney - $7,216 monthly (at least 5 years' experience in the practice
of law, subsequent to membership in The Florida Bar).
Location:
*Tampa/St. Petersburg. Possibility of some remote work.
* The court's interim headquarters is in downtown Tampa, pending the completion of a
new courthouse in downtown St. Petersburg later in 2025 .
How to Apply
Submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample, in .pdf, by e-mail to: 2DCA_HR@xyschool.net. Please indicate your class rank, if available. Please put Judicial Staff Attorney in the subject line of your e-mail.