Federal Judicial Law Clerk - Research, Writing & Docketing

United States District Court - Middle District of Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States District Court - Middle District of Florida in Tampa seeks a term law clerk to support Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams as a legal advisor in chambers. The role involves researching issues of law, drafting bench memoranda, proposed orders and reports, and managing civil and criminal dockets.

The position is for at least 1 year and renewable for up to 2 years, beginning in August 2027. Applicants must be U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be a law school graduate.
• Law review or journal participation preferred.
• Strong character, maturity, and willingness to work long hours.
• Excellent research, writing, analytical, proofreading, organizational, communication, and word-processing skills.
• Bar membership and post-graduate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research issues of law.
• Draft bench memoranda, proposed orders, and proposed reports and recommendations.
• Manage civil and criminal dockets.
• Assist with and attend court proceedings.
• Serve as a legal advisor to the judge.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Word processing

Communication skills

Proofreading

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

United States District Court - Middle District of Florida in Tampa seeks a term law clerk to support Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams as a legal advisor in chambers. The role involves researching issues of law, drafting bench memoranda, proposed orders and reports, and managing civil and criminal dockets.

The position is for at least 1 year and renewable for up to 2 years, beginning in August 2027. Applicants must be U.S.