Judicial Law Clerk

Florida Middle District Court; Tampa (FL); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

United States Courts in Tampa seeks a term law clerk to the Honorable Natalie Hirt Adams, U.S. Magistrate Judge. The clerk serves as a legal advisor in chambers, performing research, drafting bench memoranda, proposed orders and reports, and assisting with civil and criminal dockets.

The position is for at least one year, renewable up to two years, starting August 2027. The successful candidate will have a law degree, strong research and writing abilities, and the capacity to work under tight

Qualifications

• Must be a law school graduate.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent time management, organization, and attention to detail.
• Bar membership preferred.
• Willing to work long hours and handle high workload.

Responsabilités

• Research legal issues and draft bench memoranda, proposed orders, and proposed reports/recommendations.
• Maintain and manage civil and criminal dockets; assist with court proceedings.
• Serve as legal advisor to the judge; provide timely, high-quality written work.
• Attend hearings and court events as required.
• Collaborate with judge and chambers staff to ensure efficient workflow.

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Outils

Research databases

Description du poste

Overview of the Position This vacancy is for a term law clerk to the Honorable Natalie Hirt Adams, U.S. Magistrate Judge in Tampa. The law clerk works in chambers as a legal advisor to the judge. Duties include: researching issues of law; drafting bench memoranda, proposed orders, and proposed reports and recommendations; managing civil and criminal dockets; assisting with and attending court proceedings; serving as a legal advisor to the judge; and performing other duties as assigned. The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied, often involving novel issues of law. The judge and law clerks interact daily. Qualified candidates must be capable of producing a high volume of exceptional legal work under considerable time constraints.

At the time of appointment, the applicant must be a law school graduate. Participation in law review or a journal is preferred. Good character, maturity, and willingness to work long hours are required. The applicant must also possess excellent research, writing, analytical, proofreading, organizational, communication, and word-processing skills. Bar membership and post-graduate experience are preferred.

Application Info

This is a term position for a minimum of one year, but is renewable for up to two years, beginning in August 2027.

All resumes will be considered when received.

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 a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States. The elected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.