Law Clerkships - Justice Alan Lawson

Number of Positions Currently Open: None

Judicial Staff Attorney Application Procedure:

• cover letter, including statement of interest
• resume, including GPA and class rank
• writing sample
• list of references
• transcripts (law school and undergraduate)

Primary selection criteria: Class rank in top 10%; law review or comparable (law review editor preferred); writing and research experience

Applications accepted beginning: Now (until filled)

Number of clerkships available: Varies from year to year

Salary: The minimum salary for staff attorneys is $57,906.69, with graduation from an accredited law school and membership in the Florida Bar.  The minimum salary is increased to $67,650.06 for a staff attorney with two years of experience in the practice of law, subsequent to Bar admission or two years’ experience as a judicial law clerk or staff attorney.  The positions will be filled at the minimum due to budget constraints.  Appointments are 10% below the minimum if the individual is not a member of the Florida Bar.

Please return to: Deborah Riddell
Judicial Assistant to Justice Alan Lawson
Supreme Court of Florida
500 South Duval Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1925

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 1-800-955-8771.