DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22006294

State of Florida; Sunset Corners (FL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

State Courts System is seeking a DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY for the Third District Court of Appeal. The position supports the Honorable Norma S. Lindsey with rigorous legal research and writing and a strong grasp of statutes, case law, and court procedures.

The role requires 0–5 years of experience or a new graduate preparing for the 2027 Florida Bar exam. Partial or full remote work is an option, with duties performed under supervision and in a drug-free, confidential workplace.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Background check required after selection.
• Ability to interpret statutes, case law, and procedural rules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, briefs, and opinions.
• Apply legal principles, statutes, and court rules to cases.
• Identify legal issues and communicate findings clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Collaborate with supervisors and colleagues to support the court in decision-making.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22006294

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22006294

DESCRIPTION

Law Clerk (paid full time) position available for lawyer with 0-5 years of experience or a recent law school graduate who will be taking the 2027 Florida Bar exam. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional legal research and writing skills and the ability to understand and apply legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules, and rules of procedure. The position also requires the ability to identify legal issues, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and work well with others. The ideal candidate will understand the need to exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality, and candor in handling all matters.

This is an opportunity to work under the supervision of the Honorable Norma S. Lindsey, starting in January or August 2027. Partial or fully remote work is an option.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited law school.

All positions will be awarded upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The
Third District Court of Appeal is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.