Current Job Opportunity

Staff Attorneys serve as law clerks to all the judges and work on a variety of matters for the Court.  Attorneys are supervised by the Chief Judge and the Director of Central Staff.

Examples of Work Performed:

Review case records and filings.

Prepare legal memoranda with summaries of facts and arguments.

Analyze legal issues.

Conduct legal research.

Draft orders and opinions.

Graduate from an accredited law school.

Strong legal research and writing skills and familiarity with appellate jurisdiction, practice, and procedure are desirable. 

*Payment above the minimum dependent on experience.

Remote work option available.  

Open Until Filled - applications will be accepted until position is filled.

A comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits including: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized health insurance plan, optional enrollment in life, dental, and disability insurance plans, and paid $25,000 term life insurance. 

The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency.  The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check.  Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

For additional information and to apply visit the Fourth District Court of Appeal Employment website at http://www.4dca.org/About-the-Court/Employment.

Submit a cover letter, State of Florida application, resume, writing sample, and references by e-mail to CSAttorney4DCA@jkchealthtech.com.

State of Florida applications are available at the Fourth District Court of Appeal or by accessing the employment website http://www.4dca.org/About-the-Court/Employment.

All materials must be submitted in PDF format.

All submissions must contain all necessary materials.

Mailing address is 110 South Tamarind Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401.

For additional information about the job advertised contact by phone at 561-242-2000.

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

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.

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

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please call the contact person at the contact information indicated for each respective position.

Persons using a TTY or TDD may call the contact person through the FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE: Voice is 1-800-955-8770, TDD is 1-800-955-8771, NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE is 711.