Current Job Opportunity

Central Staff attorney position available for a motivated law graduate interested in learning the inner workings of the appellate court system. 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. Graduation from an accredited law school and Florida Bar membership (or intent to take the Florida Bar exam) are also required, as well as superior academic credentials.

Under the supervision of the Director of Central Staff, Central Staff attorneys work closely with the Clerk’s Office reviewing incoming cases on various levels, and in reviewing and proofreading orders and documents.  The Central Staff attorneys also assist various judges as needed with processing cases: analyzing legal issues, summarizing legal arguments and drafting legal memoranda. 

*Position classification and beginning salary will be based on experience.

District Court Career Attorney $84,070.08 annually

District Court Senior Staff Attorney $74,738.04 annually

District Court Staff Attorney $65,904.00 annually

Some remote work may be available.

The position is subject to a successful completion of a background investigation.

Open Until Filled - applications will be accepted until position is filled.

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan, optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.

For additional information and to apply visit the Third District Court of Appeal Employment website at this link http://3dca.flcourts.gov/Marshal-s-Office/Employment-Opportunities

The state employment application is located on the Third District Court of Appeal Employment Opportunities website.

Submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, a lease one writing sample, and a completed State of Florida Application "State of Florida Employment application."

Submit by mail to Maria Arias-Morgado, Director of Central Staff, Third District Court of Appeal, 2001 Southwest 117^th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33175; or

Submit by e-mail to the address morgadom@ngskmc-eis.net.

For additional information contact Maria Arias-Morgado by phone at 305-229-3200.

Application must be received before position is filled.

To learn more about the Third District Court of Appeal visit its website at the address http://www.3dca.ngskmc-eis.net/.

The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please call the contact person at the contact information indicated for each respective position.

Persons using a TTY or TDD may call the contact person through the FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE: Voice is 1-800-955-8770, TDD is 1-800-955-8771, NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE is 711.