Paralegal/Law Clerk Temporary Ops Positions

PARALEGAL/LAW CLERK

Temporary OPS Positions
Various Court Divisions

Hourly Rate: $22.31, plus health benefits.

The Thirteenth Judicial Circuit is seeking to fill state-funded
temporary Other Personal Services (OPS) paralegal/law clerk positions in

Tampa, Florida. These OPS positions are paid hourly and work up to 40

hours per week, except for holidays. There is no paid holiday, sick, or
vacation time. Certain health insurance benefits are provided if the average
number of hours worked per week is 30 or more.

The successful applicants will assist state court circuit judges and

judicial staff attorneys with legal research, drafting of proposed orders and
judgments, and other related matters in one or more of the following court
divisions: (1) civil; (2) criminal; or (3) unified family court (primarily
adoption and dependency motions).
Applicants must possess excellent research, writing, proofreading and

communication skills. Applicants must also exhibit strong organizational
and time management skills and be able to effectively prioritize pending
assignments. Discretion, honesty and confidentiality in handling matters
before the court are essential. Enrollment in the second or third year of
law school is a requirement for applying.

Applicants must submit a cover letter and a résumé that includes law
school class rank. The cover letter should express a specific interest in an
OPS paralegal/law clerk position and a preference for at least one of the
three court divisions for which applications are sought. Applicants may also
submit a State of Florida employment application and recommendation

letters, but these items are not required at this time. All application

materials should be submitted in one PDF document attachment sent to the
circuit’s Legal Department at [email protected].
Materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
If an accommodation is needed to participate in the application
process, please call (813) 272-6330 or use the Florida Relay Service (TTY):

1-800-955-8771, in advance.

Public Release Date of Announcement: April 24, 2023