Job Details for Death Penalty Law Clerk
| Court Name/Organization | Florida Northern District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida is seeking highly qualified applicants for a part-time death penalty law clerk position (20 hours per week). The death penalty law clerk assists the court with the review and management of state death penalty habeas corpus petitions, motions to vacate federal death sentences, and prisoner civil rights cases. Funding for this position is reviewed annually and is based on case filings. The position will be filled in either the Tallahassee, Pensacola, or Gainesville divisional office. Telework may be considered in exceptional circumstances. |
| Location | Pensacola, Tallahassee, Gainesville, FL |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 01/14/2025 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 11 - JSP 14 |
| Salary | $73,939 - $161,889 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://flnd.uscourts.gov/employment |
| Announcement Number | 25-01 |
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Position Description
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Miscellaneous
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Application Info
The hours and schedule for this position will be determined once a candidate is selected. Current part-time pro se or death penalty law clerks from other districts who may wish to increase their hours are encouraged to apply and will be considered.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter stating the divisional office location(s) for which they are applying, resume including salary history, 3 professional references, an unedited writing sample of no more than 10 pages, and a completed application form AO-0078 by mail to the following address:
Attn: DPLC Vacancy Announcement 25-01
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Office of the Clerk of Court
One North Palafox Street
Pensacola, Florida 32502
Applications and additional materials may also be submitted by email to careers_flnd@flnd.uscourts.gov.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.