FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STAFF ATTORNEY VACANCY

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The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit has a Staff Attorney vacancy.  In addition to the great benefit package, i.e., paid vacation and sick leave, medical benefits (HMO/PPO) at a cost of $50.00 single coverage; $180.00 for family coverage; and excellent working conditions, the starting salary is $48,925.00 with membership in the Florida Bar; $44,032.00 if awaiting membership in the Florida Bar.

Interested persons will find more information on the position using the link below.  This position is open until filled.

https://15thcircuit.com/jobs/trial-court-staff-attorney

We are now accepting applications from first and second year law students for summer judicial internships (unpaid).  Each intern must commit at least 10 weeks to the program – 40 hours per week.  Interested persons will find more information on the internship program using the link below.  This position is open until 4:00 pm on Friday, February 25, 2022.

https://15thcircuit.com/announcement/summer-interns

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING NORTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE

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Friday, January 14: The North County courthouse is not open to the public due to facility issues.

Monday, January 17: the Courthouses are closed in recognition of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Tuesday-Thursday, January 18-20–North County Courthouse DV cases: 

  • Domestic Violence Hearings scheduled for Tuesday (January 18), Wednesday (January 19), and Thursday (January 20) are moved to January 25, January 26, and January 27. Notices will be sent out.

Tuesday, January 18:

  • Judge Stephens’ traffic cases are reset to February 1st and February 15.  Notices will be sent out.

Wednesday, January 19:  North County Courthouse

  • Judges Stephens’ criminal cases are reset to January 26 and February 2.  Notices will be sent out.

Please monitor the Court’s Website for more information.

THE FLORIDA BAR STANDING COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONALISM AWARDS WORKING GROUP ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS

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On behalf of The Florida Bar Standing Committee on Professionalism Awards Working Group, please be advised that nominations are now being accepted for the following awards:
 
William M. Hoeveler Judicial Professionalism Award –
This award recognizes an active judge who best exemplifies strength of character, service and competence as a jurist, lawyer, and public servant.
 
Group Professionalism Award –
The Group Professionalism Award recognizes a program instituted and coordinated by a bar association, judicial organization, inn of court, or law school organization aimed at enhancing professionalism among lawyers and law students.
 
 
Law Faculty/Administrator Professionalism Award –
This award recognizes a faculty member or administrator of one of Florida’s law schools who best exemplifies the mission of the Standing Committee on Professionalism.
 
 
The individual awards are presented to those who have gone above and beyond in providing outstanding service to the public and legal community. If you would like to nominate a member of The Florida Bar for consideration of one of these awards please complete the nomination application online, which can be found at:
 
 
Nomination is fast and easy! The website will take you directly to the application, which will require the nominee’s names, title, and description of what services they have provided and should be recognized for.
 
Please note that the deadline for nominations for all three awards is February 11, 2022.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR ATTORNEYS WITH CASES IN THE NORTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE

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ATTENTION: Persons visiting the Courthouse in North County at 3188 PGA Boulevard must approach the courthouse from PGA west to a south turn to Fairchild Gardens Avenue then a left to Fairchild Avenue. At the intersection of Fairchild Avenue and Campus Drive, turn left until you reach the courthouse on your left.

Do not take PGA to Campus Drive. Campus Drive has extensive traffic backup due to Palm Beach County’s COVID testing site at the Library near Campus Drive. The Judges understand the difficulties that litigants and attorneys are having in reaching the courthouse. The Court has asked the County to resolve this matter to ensure that the courthouse is not blocked from users.