Job Details for Judicial Law Clerk
| Court Name/Organization | Florida Middle District Court |
| Overview of the Position | This vacancy is for a term law clerk to the new U.S. Magistrate Judge in Orlando. The law clerk works in chambers as a legal advisor to the judge. Duties include: researching issues of law; drafting bench memoranda, proposed orders, and proposed reports and recommendations; managing civil and criminal dockets; assisting with and attending court proceedings; serving as a legal advisor to the judge; and performing other duties as assigned. The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied, often involving novel issues of law. The judge and law clerks interact daily. Remote work may be required. Qualified candidates must be capable of producing a high volume of exceptional legal work under considerable time constraints. |
| Location | Orlando, FL |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 05/20/2025 - 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 | 25-29 |
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Qualifications
At the time of appointment, the applicant must be a law school graduate. Participation in law review, moot court, or trial team is preferred. Good character, maturity, and willingness to work long hours are required. The applicant must also possess excellent research, writing, analytical, proofreading, organizational, communication, and word-processing skills. Bar membership and post-graduate experience is preferred.
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.
Application Info
Term position for one year renewable up to two years; available August 2025.
To apply, submit a cover letter, current resume with class rank and honors, law school transcripts, and a legal writing sample through www.governmentjobs.com/careers/flmd
All resumes will be considered when received. Selected interviews will be conducted in Orlando and scheduled until the position is filled.
Employment with the U.S. District Court offers a generous benefit package, civil and criminal law experience at the federal court level, and an environment providing significant responsibility and challenge. Visit OPM.gov for more information about available benefits and eligibility.
Starting salary will be commensurate with work experience and prior pay history. Salary may be higher with previous experience as a law clerk to a federal judge.
Employees are required to use Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States. The elected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.