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Career 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. This position is in-person.
Opening anticipated August 2025.
Salary- $67,881 - $86,592/year
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.
Competencies How to ApplyREQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
Please submit a cover letter, resume, law school and undergraduate transcript, at least one writing sample, and a completed State of Florida application to:
Patricia Mendez, Appellate Judicial Assistant to
Judge Monica Gordo
Third District Court of Appeal
2001 SW 117th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33175-1716
Email: Mendezp@flcourts.org
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
A separate application must be submitted for each position listing the appropriate class title and position number for which you are applying. Your application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
We are an 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.
