Job Details for Judicial Law Clerk
| Court Name/Organization | Florida Middle District Court |
| Location | Ocala, FL |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 06/18/2025 - 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 | 25-33 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
The judicial law clerk serves as a legal advisor to the Honorable Philip R. Lammens, U.S. Magistrate Judge, and is responsible for managing a docket of civil and criminal cases, researching issues of law, and drafting orders. The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied and often involve novel issues of law. There is daily interaction with the Judge and other law clerks concerning legal and court-related issues. Judicial law clerks are also responsible for some administrative duties.
Qualifications
The applicant must be a law school graduate at the time of appointment and should have academic standing within the top fifteen percent of his or her class; possess excellent research, writing, and communication skills; and be of good character and maturity. Membership (along with active participation) in law review or moot court is strongly preferred. Bar membership and post-graduate experience in litigation or as a law clerk is a benefit.
Employee Benefits
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.
Miscellaneous
The judicial law clerk serves as a legal advisor to the Honorable Philip R. Lammens, U.S. Magistrate Judge, and is responsible for managing a docket of civil and criminal cases, researching issues of law, and drafting orders. The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied and often involve novel issues of law. There is daily interaction with the Judge and other law clerks concerning legal and court-related issues. Judicial law clerks are also responsible for some administrative duties.
Application Info
Term Clerk position; Beginning Aug. 15, 2026 for a two-year term.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume (with GPA and class rank), writing sample, law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable), and three letters of recommendations. Complete applications may be submitted to:
FLMD_Lammens_Applications@flmd.uscourts.gov
Subject: Ocala Law Clerk
Vacancy #25-33.
All applications will be considered when received. Interviews will be conducted in Ocala and scheduled until the position is filled.
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.