Judicial Law Clerk JSP 11 - JSP 13

Middle District of Florida • Tampa, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a term law clerk position in the chambers of the Honorable Natalie Hirt Adams, United States Magistrate Judge in Tampa. The law clerk serves as a legal advisor to the judge and works on a heavy and varied civil and criminal caseload that often involves novel issues of law. The judge and law clerks interact daily. Qualified candidates must be able to produce a high volume of exceptional legal work under considerable time constraints.

The position is for a minimum of one year and may be renewed for up to two years, beginning in August 2027. Starting salary is commensurate with work experience and prior pay history, and may be higher for candidates with prior experience as a law clerk to a federal judge. Employees must use Electronic Fund Transfer for payroll deposits. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States, and the selected candidate will undergo a background check as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• Must be a law school graduate at the time of appointment.
• Good character and maturity.
• Willingness to work long hours.
• Excellent research, writing, analytical, proofreading, organizational, communication, and word-processing skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States.
• Selected candidate must pass a background check as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Participation in law review or a journal is preferred.
• Bar membership is preferred.
• Post-graduate experience is preferred.
• Prior experience as a law clerk to a federal judge may result in a higher salary.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree