Term Law Clerk Florida Northern District Court Tallahassee, FL Job Details Temporary | Full-time $74,678

• $138,370 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Writing skills Full Job Description Job Details for Term Law Clerk Court Name/Organization Florida Northern District Court Overview of the Position The selected individual will serve as a judicial law clerk to U.

S. Magistrate Judge Martin A. Fitzpatrick. 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, 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 full‐time 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. Location Tallahassee, FL Opening and Closing Dates 07/08/2026

• Open Until Filled Appointment Type Temporary Classification Level/Grade JSP 11
• JSP 13 Salary $74,678
• $138,370 Announcement Number 26-11 The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.