Judicial Law Clerk

The Fourth District Court of Appeal is seeking a professional and highly responsible individual for hire as a Chambers’ Law Clerk. Work involves considerable interpretation and judgment in the analysis of a variety of legal issues. The Law Clerk’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Work is performed independently under the direction and general supervision of the Judge.

Salary

• $52,663.44/year

Qualifications

Candidates must have outstanding, analytical, writing, editing, and research skills. Successful candidates have excelled in their law school studies. Attorneys with prior experience are also encouraged to apply. Applicants with journal and/or moot court experience are preferred. JD degree is required.

Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures. Exceptional research and writing skills. Ability to analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual details independently and efficiently. 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.

Other Information

Location

The Fourth District Court of Appeal is in downtown West Palm Beach. The Court is located across the street from the West Palm Beach Tri-Rail Station and approximately 1/2 mile from the West Palm Beach Brightline Station.

Salary and Benefits

$52,663.44 for the first year. If retained for a second year, salary could increase to $66,851.12. Compensation includes a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits including: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a heavily subsidized health insurance plan, optional enrollment in life, dental, and disability insurance plans, and paid $25,000 term life insurance. For more information on the benefits available to State of Florida employees visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

How to Apply

Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample, law school transcript, and references to: vercilloc@flcourts.org or, by mail to: Judge Alan O. Forst, Fourth District Court of Appeal, 110 South Tamarind Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, or disability.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

If you need special accommodations to participate in the application process, please contact Marshal Daniel DiGiacomo at (561) 242-2000.