Current Job Opportunity

The Chambers Assistant/Staff Attorney position review filed briefs, cases cited, and record, in appeals assigned to the chambers; conduct independent research on the issues presented; draft legal memoranda presenting the procedural history, arguments, and analysis of the issues; and review the judge’s drafted opinions for record accuracy and proper citation.   Assigned appeals include criminal, civil, family, juvenile, and probate issues.  Work is performed independently under the judge’s direction and general supervision.  The Chambers Assistant/Staff Attorney position will receive a lesser caseload of assigned appeals to allow that person to assist with processing of cases, legal memoranda, and opinions on the Court’s computer-tracking system.

Candidates must have outstanding analytical, research, writing, editing, and citation skills.  Top 20% law school grades preferred but not required.  Law review/journal/moot court/trial team experience preferred but not required.  Applicants with prior practice experience are also encouraged to apply.

Knowledge of Florida statutory and case law, court rules and procedures.  Exceptional research and writing skills.  Ability to analyze complicated factual details and complex legal issues independently and efficiently.  Ability to handle multiple cases at the same time, and digest and communicate ideas and concepts in writing.  Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality, and honesty in handling matters before the court.  Ability to work effectively with judges, attorneys, and non-attorneys on a daily basis.  Ability to meet deadlines for legal memoranda without any time extensions.

Positions Start Date
January 2025

Location
The Fourth District Court of Appeal is located in downtown West Palm Beach.  The Court is located across the street from the West Palm Beach Tri-Rail Station and approximately 1/2 mile (ten-minute walk) from the West Palm Beach Brightline Station.  Hybrid in-person/remote work is considered.

Salary and Benefits
Chambers Assistant/Staff Attorney – starting salary is $52,663.41 

Position includes a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits, including: membership in the Florida Retirement System; optional enrollment in a heavily subsidized health insurance plan; optional enrollment in life, dental, and disability insurance plans; and $25,000 term life insurance policy.  For more information on the benefits available to State of Florida employees, visit: http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

Email cover letter, resume, writing sample, law school transcript & references to gerberj@hwfj-art.com.

http://4dca.flcourts.gov/Judges/Judge-Jonathan-D.-Gerber

The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check. 

We are an equal opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, or disability.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized emigrated workers. 

If you need special accommodations to participate in the application process, please contact Marshal Daniel DiGiacomo at (561) 242-2000.