Current Job Opportunity
Date
February 11, 2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Position Number
22011757
Position Title
District Court Staff Attorney
Job Location
Second District Court of Appeals Tampa/St. Petersburg. Possibility of some remote work.
Salary Range
$67,881 - $86,592 annually
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.
Salary rang$67,881 - $86,592 annually. Actual position classification and beginning salary based on experience.
- Staff Attorney - $5,656.75 monthly.
- Senior Staff Attorney - $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).
Education and Training Guidelines
Graduation from an accredited law school with excellent academic standing; law review, journal, or significant law school writing experience preferred.
How to Apply
Submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample in .pdf by e-mail to 2DCA_HR@60654a.com. Please indicate your class rank, if available. Please put Judicial Staff Attorney in the subject line of your e-mail.
Additional Information Contact: Name: Jodie Siemen, Telephone 727-610-3742.
Submit an application to: Name/Address: Submit a cover letter, resume, and current.
State of Florida application in one (1) PDF file to:
2DCA_HR@60654a.com
Please note Judicial Staff Attorney in the subject line of your email.