Staff Attorney JSP 11-14

Middle District of Florida • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The Staff Attorney provides legal assistance to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida in connection with prisoner litigation, including Section 1983 civil rights claims and state and federal habeas petitions. The caseload is heavy, and cases are varied, often involving novel and complex legal issues. The role requires producing exceptional work under demanding time constraints. The work environment is described as collegial, with regular interaction with Judges, law clerks, and other staff on legal and court-related issues.

This vacancy is for the Orlando Division. The court prefers applicants who can work in person at the Orlando courthouse. Applicants who live outside the district may be considered for remote work if they have prior experience as a Federal Staff Attorney. Experience in prisoner litigation is preferred but not required.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and a list of three professional references as a PDF through the stated application website. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States. The selected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment and must use Electronic Fund Transfer for payroll deposit. Salary is determined by work experience, federal service, and pay history.

Requirements

• Be a law school graduate at the time of appointment.
• Possess excellent research and writing skills.
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States.
• Submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and list of three professional references as a PDF.
• Undergo a background check as a condition of employment.
• Use Electronic Fund Transfer for payroll deposit.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of post-JD experience.
• Experience in federal prisoner litigation, including Section 1983 civil rights claims and state or federal habeas petitions.
• Ability to work in person at the Orlando courthouse; applicants outside the district may be considered for remote work if they have prior experience as a Federal Staff Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal assistance to the court in connection with prisoner litigation, including Section 1983 civil rights claims and state and federal habeas petitions.
• Address varied cases that may involve novel and complex legal issues.
• Produce exceptional work under demanding time constraints.
• Interact regularly with Judges, law clerks, and other staff concerning legal and court-related issues.

Benefits

• Civil law experience at the federal level.
• An environment offering significant responsibility and challenge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed