Current Job Opportunity

This is professional and highly responsible work as a member of a team of two staff attorneys in the Clerk’s Office of the Fourth District Court of Appeal. Work involves considerable interpretation and judgment in the analysis of a variety of legal issues relating to motions and appellate jurisdiction. The Clerk’s Office Staff Attorneys’ responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Screening new appellate cases for timeliness, jurisdiction, and other pending related cases
• Recommending issuance of the appropriate orders following screening
• Recommending action to the court on dispositive and non-dispositive motions
• Preparation and review of Court orders and/or assistance with order language
• Review of proposed Court opinions
• Addressing questions relating to the confidentiality of court records

Working relationships are established primarily with the Clerk of the Court, Chief Deputy Clerk, the other Clerk’s Office Staff Attorney, Deputy Clerks, judges, and other court staff. Work is performed independently under the direction and general supervision of the Clerk of the Court and the Chief Deputy Clerk.

Graduation from an accredited law school, class standing in the upper 25%; and

Significant writing and editing experience in law school.

If accepted for employment, a law school graduate must take and pass the Florida Bar Examination as a condition of employment.

*Salary is commensurate with experience:

$65,904 for Entry Level

$74,738 for Member of the Florida Bar with at least two years of legal experience

$84,070 for Member of the Florida Bar with at least five years of legal experience

Knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures.

Exceptional research and writing skills.

Ability to independently and efficiently analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual details.

Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time, and digest and communicate ideas and concepts orally and in writing.

Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality, and honesty in handling matters before the court.

Ability to work effectively with attorneys and non-attorneys on a consistent, daily basis.

Opened Until Filled; applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Approximate Start Date is Summer 2024.

Candidates should apply as soon as possible because position could become available much earlier.

Remote work option may be available.

The State of Florida provides excellent benefits at a low cost including:

Medical benefits (PPO or HMO) at a monthly cost of $50.00 for single coverage; $180.00 for family coverage, with PPO/HMO HDHP options at a lower monthly cost; Life insurance; Optional coverage including dental and vision care, disability coverage; Florida Retirement System options; Vacation and sick leave; and 12 Court paid holidays.

For information on the benefits available to State of Florida employees visit http://www.myflorida.com/mybenefits/.

For additional information and to apply visit the Fourth District Court of Appeal Employment website at http://www.4dca.org/About-the-Court/Employment.

Submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample of no longer than 7 pages, and law school and undergraduate transcripts in PDF format to 4thDCAClerk@ngskmc-eis.net.

All submissions must contain all necessary paperwork. 

Additionally, the subject line of the email must read: Staff Attorney Application.

Mailing address is 110 South Tamarind Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401.

For additional information about the job advertised contact Clerks Office by phone at 561-242-2000.

To learn more about the Fourth District Court of Appeal visit its website http://www.4dca.org

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.