Robin Hamel

Current Open Positions

OPS Trial Court Staff Attorney (Lake County)
SALARY: $ 31.25 per hour (10% below if you have not passed the Florida Bar)
CLOSE DATE: Open Until Filled

As this is a State funded position, please fill out the Fifth Judicial Circuit Employment Application and attach it when you apply here.

Trial Court Staff Attorney (Marion County)
SALARY: $ 31.34 – $39.96 per hour
CLOSE DATE: 02/21/2026

This is a Marion County BOCC position and if you are interested, you must apply on their website.

Trial Court Law Clerk (Lake County)
ANTICIPATED STARTING SALARY: $61,859.20 annually
CLOSE DATE: Open Until Filled

As this is a County funded position, please fill out the application found on the Lake County BOCC page.

Intern / Extern / Volunteer Program

The Fifth Judicial Circuit encourages the community to take advantage of the opportunities available to enhance their knowledge and careers. The Volunteer Program within the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida enables members of the community to become actively involved in their judicial branch of government while providing the public and judicial system with assistance by serving as administrative, informational, and educational liaisons between the courts and the community.

All internship and volunteer opportunities are non-paid positions. If an approved internship is offered through a school, college or university, academic credit may be granted upon prior approval from the circuit. The number of interns and volunteers accepted depends on the needs of the circuit at the time of application.

As a volunteer with the Fifth Judicial Circuit, you are required to maintain the Circuit’s high standards and mission as well as agreeing to comply with all relevant policies, procedures, rules and regulations in the conduct of your activities.

The Fifth Judicial Circuit accepts a limited number of law student interns. 

 

Internship / Externship / Volunteer Program Application

Interpreter Mentorship Application

Becoming a Certified Court Interpreter

Brochure – spoken language court interpreter

To become a spoken language certified interpreter, you must comply with the requirements set forth by the Florida State Courts, Court Interpreter Certification and Regulation Program.

Background Check Notification

Applicants for employment must submit to and pass a level II fingerprint-based background check, including Florida criminal and national criminal records, before any job may offer will be finalized.  Fingerprints will be retained at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for the purpose of providing notice of any subsequent modifications to my criminal history record. A copy of the criminal history record can be obtained directly from the FBI. The accuracy and completeness of any information contained in any such criminal history record may be challenged pursuant to F.S. 943.056 and Title 28, CFR, Section 16.30-34. A determination, within a reasonable time, as to the validity of any challenge is required before a final decision is made regarding the status of an employee, volunteer, contractor, or subcontractor if it is the sole factor precluding employment or unescorted access to the secure facility.

E-verify

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The Fifth Judicial Circuit participates in the U.S. Government’s Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify) to assist in this required verification process for the state-funded positions. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) upon hire within the first 3 days of employment.