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Job Details for Judicial Law Clerk

Position Description

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 advisor, making recommendations based on the law, to the Honorable Roy B. Dalton, Jr., U.S. Senior 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. 

Qualification

The applicant must be a law school graduate at the time of appointment and must possess excellent research and writing skills, and PC proficiency in Windows, and Word. Experience on the editorial board of 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 previous clerkship experience. 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. 

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. 

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 the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit. 

How To Apply

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 (link sends e-mail)

Term: Beginning January 2024 and ending September 2024

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.