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.

Last Modified: January 06, 2025