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Job Details

Court Name/Organization Florida Middle District Court
Location Tampa, FL
Opening and Closing Dates 12/03/2024 - Open Until Filled
Appointment Type Permanent
Classification Level/Grade JS 11 - JS 13
Salary $72,553 - $122,198
Announcement Number 25-06

Position Description

The judicial law clerk researches issues of law, attends trials and other court proceedings, drafts opinions, and acts as advisor, to the Honorable Charlene E. Honeywell, U.S. District Judge. The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied, often involving novel and complex issues of law. While the nature of the matters presented is serious, the office environment is personable. There is daily interaction with the Judge and other court staff concerning legal and court related issues.

Qualifications

The applicant must be a law school graduate at the time of appointment and must possess excellent research and writing skills, and computer proficiency, especially in Windows and Word. Bar membership and at least one year of post-graduate litigation or clerkship experience is required. Good character, maturity, willingness to work long hours, and ability to effectively manage busy caseload and deadlines are also required. Experience on the editorial board of law review, moot court, and/or publication of noteworthy articles is preferred but not required.

Employee Benefits

Employment with the U.S. District Court offers a generous benefit package, civil and criminal law experience at the federal court level, and an environment providing significant responsibility and challenge. Visit OPM.gov for more information about available benefits and eligibility.

Starting salary will be commensurate with work experience and prior pay history. Salary may be higher with previous experience as a law clerk to a federal judge.

Employees are required to use Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States. The elected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment.

Miscellaneous

The judicial law clerk researches issues of law, attends trials and other court proceedings, drafts opinions, and acts as advisor, to the Honorable Charlene E. Honeywell, U.S. District Judge. The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied, often involving novel and complex issues of law. While the nature of the matters presented is serious, the office environment is personable. There is daily interaction with the Judge and other court staff concerning legal and court related issues.

Application Info

Beginning April 1, 2025 for a 1-2 year Term

Submit a cover letter explaining your interest in this clerkship, current resume with class rank and honors, day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, transcripts, writing sample and reference letters through the Online System for Clerkship Application and Review (OSCAR) website or email these documents as one PDF to: Chambers_FLMD_honeywell@flmd.uscourts.gov

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.