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Job Details for Judicial Law Clerk

Position Description

This vacancy is for a term law clerk to the Honorable John L. Badalamenti, United States District Judge. The successful applicant will both be housed in the federal courthouse located in Tampa, FL. Remote working is not authorized for this vacancy. Good character, superior work ethic, sound judgment, efficient research, analysis and concise writing, mindfulness for multiple pending deadlines, professional communication, and a service-oriented and collaborative work ethic are essential and required.

The law clerk has full responsibility for assigned cases. The law clerk reviews civil complaints for jurisdiction, drafts proposed orders in those civil litigation matters, conducts legal research, manages an entirely civil docket, assists with, and attends court proceedings, acts as a legal advisor on pending litigation, and performs other duties as assigned.

Although the nature of the work is serious, the office environment is personable. There is daily interaction with Judge Badalamenti and the other law clerks. The law clerk must be able to work harmoniously with others and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Professionalism and kindness are of utmost importance to Judge Badalamenti.

Qualification

The position requires excellent writing, analytical, and time management skills. The District’s caseload is one of the busiest in the United States. Applicants must have a strong work ethic and be able to meet multiple deadlines in a timely and organized fashion. At the time of appointment in May or June 2024, applicants must be law school graduates and members of a Bar. Prior clerkship experience and/or 1 to 3 years of (post-graduate) civil litigation experience, academic standing in the top 1/3 of graduating class, and experience on law review or a law journal are strongly preferred for this vacancy.

Benefits

Employment with the United States 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 Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the U.S. The elected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment.

How To Apply

This is for a term clerkship. Immediate need. Approximate start date of May or June 2024; 12, 18, or 24-month clerkship terms are available based on the Judge’s discretion. Remote working is not authorized for this vacancy.

Submit a (1) cover letter explaining your interest in this clerkship, (2) resume listing your GPA & law school class rank, (3) writing sample, (4) official or unofficial transcripts, and (5) list of three professional references (no letters, please) with telephone numbers in a single .pdf to: chambers_flmd_badalamenti@flmd.uscourts.gov (link sends e-mail).

Recommendation letters to be requested if needed.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.