State of Florida

DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22011757

State of Florida$78K — $88K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school in good standing.
  • Minimum of two years of legal experience for Senior Staff Attorney; five years for Career Attorney.
  • Experience with law review or significant legal writing is preferred.
  • Strong research, writing, and editing skills are critical.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage time efficiently and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the judge by analyzing legal cases and motions.
  • Draft legal orders and published opinions based on analysis.
  • Conduct detailed legal research to support case assessments.
  • Maintain discretion and integrity while handling sensitive information.
  • Communicate effectively with the judge and court staff.

Benefits

  • Two- or three-year term position with potential for extension upon satisfactory performance evaluations.
  • Work within the prestigious Second District Court of Appeal.
  • Opportunity to develop legal expertise through direct judicial collaboration.
  • Engage with a professional legal community in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Full Job Description
Requisition No: 877295

Agency: State Courts System



Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22011757

Salary: AGENCY TO UPDATE

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Second District Court of Appeal

Announcement of Vacancy

(to begin on September 8, 2026)

Judicial Law Clerk - Judge Rothstein-Youakim

POSITION: Senior Staff Attorney or Career Attorney

POSITION #: TBD

SALARY: $78,519.84 - $88,324.08 annually. Actual position classification and beginning salary based on experience.

  • Senior Staff Attorney - $6,543.32 monthly (An attorney admitted to The Florida Bar with at least two years of legal experience shall be appointed or promoted to the Senior Staff Attorney class at the minimum salary).


  • Career Attorney - $7,360.34 monthly (An attorney admitted to The Florida Bar with at least five years of legal experience shall be appointed or promoted to the Career Attorney class at the minimum salary).


LOCATION: St. Petersburg, Florida.

TERM: Two- or three-year position subject to satisfactory annual evaluations.

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited law school with excellent academic standing; law review, journal, or significant law school writing and editing experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, The selected candidate will serve as one of two law clerks assisting the judge in

SKILLS, AND analyzing cases and motions and drafting orders and published opinions. The position

ABILITIES:requires excellent research, writing, and editing skills; attention to detail; excellent time management skills; and the ability to work and communicate effectivelywith others. Professional and personal discretion and integrity are essential.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample in .pdf by e-mail to [email protected]. Please indicate your class rank, if available. Include Judicial Law Clerk in the subject line of your e-mail. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon a satisfactory criminal history check.

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About State of Florida

The State of Florida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is the third-most populous state and the 22nd largest by area. The state capital is Tallahassee and its largest city is Jacksonville. Florida is known for its warm climate, beautiful beaches, and tourist attractions such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and the Kennedy Space Center. The state is also home to a number of universities and colleges, including the University of Florida, Florida State University, and the University of Miami.
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