Requisition No: 872539
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22000085
Pay Plan: State Courts System
Position Number: 22000085
Salary: AGENCY TO UPDATE
Posting Closing Date: 04/20/2026
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Appellate Staff Attorneys in the Central Staff Unit serve as the lawyers for the Court and service each of the ten (10) judicial chambers. As the Central Staff attorneys serve as the lawyers to the judges and assist with emergencies and other important matters, the position is in-person
The Appellate Staff Attorney position is an excellent way for attorneys to become familiar with state court practice and procedure, on an appellate level, by working with appellate judges, Central Staff attorneys, and the Clerk of the Court.
This position provides a broad exposure to a variety of legal subject areas – allowing for the strengthening of research, writing, and oral communication skills, while gaining in-depth insight into the process of judicial decision-making. Appellate staff attorneys interact with, and learn from, seasoned court staff; attend judicial proceedings, periodic in-house “lunch & learn” sessions and training seminars.
This professional and highly responsible position requires exceptional legal research and writing skills. Equally important are knowledge of statutory and case law, court rules and procedures, electronic research capability, and the ability to identify legal issues and communicate efficiently, both orally and in writing.
Under the supervision of the Director of Central Staff, appellate staff attorneys assist various judges with processing cases: analyzing legal issues, summarizing legal arguments, and drafting legal memoranda. The staff attorneys also work closely with the Clerk’s Office, reviewing incoming cases and filings, at various stages in the proceedings.
Qualifications
Salary:
Starting annual salary is commensurate with years of experience in the practice of law after admission to the Florida Bar:
0-2 yrs.: $ 69,238
2-5 yrs.: $ 78,519
5+ yrs.: $ 88,324
Recent law school graduates will be hired at $69,238 annually.
(*) We offer a complete benefits package including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
How to apply:
Submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, at least one writing sample, and a completed State of Florida Employment application to:
Maria Arias-Morgado, Director of Central Staff
Third District Court of Appeal
2001 SW 117th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33175-1716
Email: morgadom@flcourts.org
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.
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