Job Details for Judicial Law Clerk
| Court Name/Organization | Florida Middle District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The judicial law clerk researches issues of law, writes extensively, attends and assists with initial preparation for trials and other court proceedings, and acts as an advisor, making recommendations based on the law, to the Honorable Roy B. Dalton, Jr., U.S. District Judge. The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied, often involving novel issues of law. While the nature of the matters presented is serious, the office environment is personable. There is daily interaction with the Judge and other law clerks and staff concerning legal and court-related issues. |
| Location | Orlando, FL |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 10/14/2026 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 11-13 |
| Salary | $74,678 - $106,437 |
| Announcement Number | 27-01 |
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Qualifications
The applicant must be a law school graduate at the time of appointment and possess excellent research and writing skills, as well as PC proficiency in Windows and Word. Experience on the editorial board of a law review, moot court, and/or publication of noteworthy articles is preferred but not required. Good character, maturity, and willingness to work long hours and under deadlines are also required. Bar membership and post-graduate experience in actual litigation, or prior clerkship experience, are preferred. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States. The selected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment.
Employee Benefits
Starting salary 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.
Application Info
This position is available beginning Oct. 19, 2026. We are accepting applications for a one-year term, with the possibility of extending the term for a second year. The Judge will evaluate the employment relationship at the end of the first year to determine whether to continue the clerkship for the second year.
Submit a cover letter explaining your interest in this clerkship, resume listing your class rank, a writing sample, official or unofficial transcripts, and a list of three professional references with telephone contact numbers by email to: resume_orl@flmd.uscourts.gov
Deadline for Receipt of Resumes
All resumes will be considered when received. Selected interviews will be scheduled until the position is filled. Due to the volume of applications usually received, receipt of individual applications will not be acknowledged. Calls to the Court to check the status of an application are discouraged.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.