Closing Date: 29th March, 2024
Description:
This is professional work of considerable responsibility conducting legal research, writing, and case management activities in the Writs and Motions and Postconviction teams within the Central Staff Unit. Work involves considerable interpretation and judgment in the analysis of diverse legal issues brought before the court. The successful candidate will handle a high volume of work under short deadlines. Working relationships are established primarily with judges, other law clerks, the Clerk of the Court, and administrative staff within the court. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Central Staff, but all members of Central Staff serve at the pleasure of the Chief Judge.Education and Training Guidelines:
- Graduation from an accredited law school, top twenty-five percent preferred. At least two years of experience in the practice of law immediately preceding appointment to the position.
- Senior Law Clerk at least two years' experience in the practice of law, after passing the Florida Bar exam and salary is $6,228.17 Monthly.
- Career Attorney at least five years' experience in the practice of law, after passing the Florida Bar Exam and salary is $7,005.84 Monthly.
Competencies:
- Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to maintain a large caseload and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures.
- Ability to grasp, comprehend, and analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual matters.
- Ability to perform exacting work, attentive to details.
- Ability to digest and communicate ideas and concepts.
- Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality, and honesty in handling matters before the court.
- Ability to work effectively with judges and court staff.
