Job Details for Court Law Clerk
| Court Name/Organization: | Florida Middle District Court |
| Location: | Orlando, FL |
| Opening and Closing Dates: | 07/26/2024 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type: | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade: | JS 11 - JS 13 |
| Salary: | $72,553 - $103,409 |
| Link to Court Careers Information: | https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/employment |
| Announcement Number: | 24-57 |
Position Description
This vacancy is for a Court Law Clerk for the Orlando Division. The Court Law Clerk researches legal issues and drafts proposed orders in complex civil cases for the District Judges in the Orlando Division. Occasional duties may also include drafting orders in criminal cases and providing research support during trial.
The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied and often involve novel and complex issues of law. Qualified candidates must be capable of producing exceptional work under demanding time constraints.
Although the nature of the job is serious, the work environment is personable. There is regular interaction with the Judges, law clerks, and other staff concerning legal and court-related issues. This position may be eligible for a hybrid in-person and remote work schedule.
Qualification
At the time of appointment, the applicant must be a law school graduate ranked within the top 15% of their class. Participation in law review or moot court is preferred. Good character, maturity, and a strong and dependable work ethic are required. The applicant must also possess excellent research, writing, analytical, proofreading, organizational, communication, and word-processing skills. Bar membership and at least one year of post-graduate experience in litigation is required.
Benefits
Employment with the U.S. District Court offers 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.
How To Apply
Available August 2024. The position is funded through Sept. 30, 2025, with the possibility of extension.
Submit a cover letter with resumé, law school transcript, writing sample and list of three professional references through: Resume_ORL@flmd.uscourts.gov
Salary is determined by work experience, federal service, and pay history.
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 selected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.