Job Description

Requisition No: 842808 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: Administrative Law Clerk - 22004435

 Pay Plan: St.Crts Syst PIB

Position Number: 22004435 

Salary: $47,663.37 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 02/28/2025 

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Position Title
Appellate Judicial Assistant

Job Location
Fifth District Court of Appeal; Daytona Beach, FL

Salary Range
$47,663.37 Annually

Job Description
FLSA Status: Personal Staff

Remote work is optional, but some in-person workdays may be required. Flexible work
schedule may be considered.

A comprehensive selection of State of Florida Employee benefits, optional enrollment in a 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:

Education and Training Guidelines
Graduation from an accredited law school.

License/Certification:
• Juris Doctorate (Required)

Competencies
The incumbent must possess outstanding analytical, research, and writing skills. Previous legal work experience preferred, but new or prospective law graduates will be considered . Law review experience also preferred but not required. For each case, you will be expected to analyze the legal and factual issues presented, perform independent legal research to confirm what legal principles govern, and apply those principles, to set-forth an objective, unbiased conclusion. You must write legal memoranda in a clear, organized fashion to inform the court about the issues, arguments, and controlling law. You must have a firm grasp of basic legal principles with the ability to expand your current base of legal knowledge into many different areas. You will be expected to have expertise in proofreading and citation formatting . All work will be done impartially, confidentially, promptly, and professionally. You must be able to work effectively with others, which includes the ability to accept and
provide constructive input.

Special Comments
Work Location: Remote; some in-person (in-person days will be worked out between you and hiring Judge)

How to Apply
HOW TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter, resume, law school and undergraduate transcripts (copies accepted), TWO writing samples, and references, to:

Justine Horler, Chief Deputy Marshal
300 S. Beach St.
Daytona Beach, Florida 32114

 

May also apply by email.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

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