Job Details for Judicial Law Clerk
| Court Name/Organization | Florida Middle District Court |
| Location | Tampa, FL |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 05/06/2025 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JS 11 - JS 14 |
| Salary | $73,939 - $124,531 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/employment |
| Announcement Number | 25-27 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
This vacancy is for a term law clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. Law clerks have full responsibility for their assigned civil and criminal cases. They review complaints for jurisdiction, draft proposed orders, conduct legal research, manage the daily activity of assigned civil cases, serve as a legal advisor on pending litigation, assist with and attend court proceedings, and perform other duties as needed.
The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the cases presented vary in type. So qualified candidates must be able to produce exceptional work under demanding time constraints. Good character, sound judgment, professional communication, strong work ethic, and kindness are required.
Although the nature of the work is serious, the office environment is personable. There is daily interaction with Judge Flynn and the other law clerks. The law clerks must work harmoniously and communicate effectively with Judge Flynn, the co-clerks, and other courthouse staff.
Qualifications
At the time of appointment, the selected candidate must be licensed to practice law and have at least one-year of post-law school experience in litigation (clerking, private practice, or other government work). Experience on law review, mock trial, and moot court is preferred but not required.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work here. The selected candidate must pass a background check as a condition of employment and use electronic fund transfer for payroll deposit.
Employee Benefits
Employees of the U.S. Courts serve under excepted appointments and are considered "at-will" employees. They are, however, eligible for a comprehensive federal government benefits package including participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (career employees), choice of a health benefit plan from several options, dental insurance, life insurance, federal holidays, and periodic salary increases. See the U.S. Courts Website for an overview of Federal Judiciary benefits.
Miscellaneous
This vacancy is for a term law clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. Law clerks have full responsibility for their assigned civil and criminal cases. They review complaints for jurisdiction, draft proposed orders, conduct legal research, manage the daily activity of assigned civil cases, serve as a legal advisor on pending litigation, assist with and attend court proceedings, and perform other duties as needed.
The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the cases presented vary in type. So qualified candidates must be able to produce exceptional work under demanding time constraints. Good character, sound judgment, professional communication, strong work ethic, and kindness are required.
Although the nature of the work is serious, the office environment is personable. There is daily interaction with Judge Flynn and the other law clerks. The law clerks must work harmoniously and communicate effectively with Judge Flynn, the co-clerks, and other courthouse staff.
Application Info
The clerkship is available starting in January 2026. Interested candidates must commit to at least a 1-year clerkship.
Starting salary will be commensurate with work experience and prior pay history. Employment with the United States District Court offers generous benefits. Visit OPM.gov for more information about benefits and eligibility.
Applicants must submit a cover letter explaining their interest in this clerkship, resume, official or unofficial law school transcripts, a self-edited writing sample, and list of three professional references with telephone contact numbers in one PDF file through the posting. The application file must be named "last name, first name" (e.g. Smith, John).
All resumes will be considered when received. Selected interviews will be scheduled until the position is filled. Because of the volume of applications usually received, receipt of individual applications will not be acknowledged.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.