Volunteer Law Clerk (Spring 2027)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Gainesville, FL

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Florida (NDFL) represents the federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the Northern District of Florida, which spans 23 counties in the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend. This position is located in Gainesville, Pensacola, and/or Tallahassee. This legal internship opportunity offers highly qualified law students an immersive experience in federal legal practice, including criminal prosecutions for violations of federal law, civil lawsuits by and against the U.S. government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. Legal interns can expect daily interaction with Assistant United States Attorneys in the criminal, civil, and/or appellate divisions, and substantive assignments related to pending cases. Legal interns will gain practical experience in the application of the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, the local rules of practice for the Northern District of Florida District Court, and the local and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. Assignments include, but are not limited to, drafting responsive motions, dispositive motions, memorandum of law, and appellate briefs. The interns become familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, the local rules of practice for the Northern District of Florida District Court, and the local and Federal rules of Appellate Procedure. In addition, interns may attend depositions, meetings with Agents, and accompany attorneys to observe court proceedings. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Requirements

Must be a United States Citizen or National.
Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
Must submit a transcript or proof of enrollment with your application.
Must be at least 16 years of age or older.
Must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Acceptance of applications for this announcement will be limited to second and third-year law students.
An eligible student is an individual enrolled in law school pursuing a Juris Doctor degree.
Successful candidates must have outstanding academic records, superior writing skills and be in good academic standing at his/her university.
Must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
Student Interns must be United States citizens or owe permanent allegiance to the United States.
All interns must undergo a suitability/fitness determination based on information provided in their pre-employment paperwork.
All interns are required to sign the Department-wide agreement established by OARM.
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

Nice To Haves

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

Drafting responsive motions, dispositive motions, memorandum of law, and appellate briefs.
Gaining practical experience in the application of the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, the local rules of practice for the Northern District of Florida District Court, and the local and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
Attending depositions, meetings with Agents, and accompanying attorneys to observe court proceedings.
Increasing responsibilities and more complex assignments as training and experience progress.