Job Details for Law Clerk
| Court Name/Organization | Florida Northern District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The selected individual will serve as a judicial law clerk to U.S. Chief Magistrate Judge Michael Frank. A law clerk is responsible for providing legal assistance to the judge. The duties of this job will include managing civil and criminal cases, researching legal issues, drafting orders, preparing case files for hearings and trials, preparing and sending correspondence, responding to inquiries from attorneys and others, scheduling case-related meetings, and interacting with staff members throughout the judiciary. A law clerk is also responsible for performing some clerical/administrative duties. The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied. At times, the cases present novel or complex issues of law. Managing the workload requires organizational skills, great attention to detail, and well-developed research, writing, and analytical skills. Despite a busy docket, the office environment is personable and offers daily interaction with the judge and other law clerks. This is a full‐time term position (40 hours per week; term of one year with a possible extension up to four years). Employment with the United States District Court offers a generous benefits package, civil and criminal law trial experience at the federal court level, and an environment providing significant responsibility and challenge. |
| Location | Pensacola, FL |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 09/08/2025 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 11 - JSP 13 |
| Salary | $73,939 - $137,000 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://flnd.uscourts.gov/employment |
| Announcement Number | 25-09 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Qualifications
To qualify for the position, one must be a law school graduate at the time of appointment and demonstrate or more of the following accomplishments or proficiencies:
- Academic standing within the upper third of the law school class from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association;
- Experience on the law review or moot court; or
- Proficiency in legal studies that, in the opinion of the appointing judge, is the equivalent of one of the above.
Application Info
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume with contact information, a completed application form AO-0078 (available at www.flnd.uscourts.gov), law school transcript, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample that substantially reflects the applicant’s independent work product.
Applications and required materials must be submitted by mail or email to:
Vacancy Announcement 25-09
United States Courthouse
Chambers of Judge Michael Frank
One North Palafox Street
Pensacola, Florida 32502
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.