Current Job Opportunity

Law clerk position available for bright lawyer with exceptional legal research and writing skills and the ability to understand and apply legal principles, statutes, case law, and rules of procedure. The position requires the ability to identify legal issues, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and work well with others. Law clerk must exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality, and honesty in handling all matters before the Court.

Graduation from an accredited law school. Two years practicing law or legal experience.  Membership in the Florida Bar preferred. Law Review membership and superior academic credentials preferred.

SALARY

Starting annual salary is commensurate with years of experience in the practice of law after admission to the Florida Bar:

0-2 yrs.:   $ 67,881.12

2-5 yrs.:   $ 76,980.18

5+ yrs.:    $ 86,592.18

     Graduating 3Ls and recent law school graduates will be hired at $67,881.12 annually.

(*) We offer a complete benefits package including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.  We also offer participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, Tuition Waiver (public colleges and universities) and Employee Assistance Program.

Forward cover letter, resume, law school transcript and undergraduate transcripts, at least one writing sample, and a completed State of Florida Employment Application by email to:

Judge Monica Gordo

Third District Court of Appeal

2001 SW 117th Avenue

Miami, Florida 33175-1716

Email: mendezp@sxwx168.net

THE POSITION IS SUBJECT TO A SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A BACKGROUND SCREENING.

THE THIRD DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY.

IF YOU NEED AN ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCESS, PLEASE CALL THE CONTACT PERSON AT THE NUMBER INDICATED FOR EACH RESPECTIVE POSITION. PERSONS USING A TDD MAY CALL THE CONTACT PERSON THROUGH THE FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE AT 711.