Law Clerk

United States Courts•Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

The selected individual will serve as a judicial law clerk to U.S. Chief Magistrate Judge Michael Frank. A law clerk is responsible for providing legal assistance to the judge. The duties of this job will include managing civil and criminal cases, researching legal issues, drafting orders, preparing case files for hearings and trials, preparing and sending correspondence, responding to inquiries from attorneys and others, scheduling case-related meetings, and interacting with staff members throughout the judiciary. A law clerk is also responsible for performing some clerical/administrative duties. The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied. At times, the cases present novel or complex issues of law. Managing the workload requires organizational skills, great attention to detail, and well-developed research, writing, and analytical skills. Despite a busy docket, the office environment is personable and offers daily interaction with the judge and other law clerks. This is a fullâtime term position (40 hours per week; term of one year with a possible extension up to four years). Employment with the United States District Court offers a generous benefits package, civil and criminal law trial experience at the federal court level, and an environment providing significant responsibility and challenge.