Salary: $74,678.00 - $106,437.00 Annually
Location : Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Ocala, Orlando, Tampa, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-36
Division: Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Ocala, Orlando, or Tampa
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Representative Duties
This vacancy is for a Court Law Clerk position in the Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Ocala, Orlando, or Tampa Division. The court prefers applicants who are able to work in-person at a courthouse in any division; however, the court will consider applicants who live outside the district and must work remotely.
Court Law Clerks in the Middle District of Florida provide legal assistance to the court in connection with prisoner litigation, including 1983 civil rights claims and state/federal habeas petitions. Experience in these matters is preferred, but not required.
The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied and often involve novel and complex issues of law. Qualified candidates must be capable of producing exceptional work under demanding time constraints.
Although the nature of the job is serious, the work environment is collegial. There is regular interaction with the Judges, law clerks, and other staff concerning legal and court-related issues.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the position, one must be a law school graduate at the time of appointment and possess excellent research and writing skills.
Information for Applicants
We are accepting applications for court law clerks to serve a term of one year. The one-year term may be renewed but is contingent on, among other things, funding and law clerk term limits.
All resumes will be considered when received.
Submit a cover letter with resume, law school transcript, writing sample and list of three professional references as a PDF through
Employment with the United States District Court offers civil law experience at the federal court level and an environment guaranteeing significant responsibility and challenge.
Salary is determined by work experience, federal service, and pay history.
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 selected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment.
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Employees of the United States Courts serve under excepted appointments and are considered "at-will" employees. They are, however, eligible for a comprehensive federal government benefits package including choice of a health benefit plan from several options, federal holidays, and periodic salary increases. See the United States Courts Website for an overview of Federal Judiciary benefits.
The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida serves a 35-county area in mid-Florida, with a population over ten million people. The Clerk's Office is headquartered in Orlando, with full time divisional offices in Tampa, Jacksonville, Ocala, and Ft. Myers, Florida. The Clerk's Office provides clerical and administrative support to all areas of the federal judicial administrative process.
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Do you have experience in a legal setting?
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Do you have federal court experience?
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Are you a US Citizen?
Required Question
Location : Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Ocala, Orlando, Tampa, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-36
Division: Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Ocala, Orlando, or Tampa
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Representative Duties
This vacancy is for a Court Law Clerk position in the Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Ocala, Orlando, or Tampa Division. The court prefers applicants who are able to work in-person at a courthouse in any division; however, the court will consider applicants who live outside the district and must work remotely.
Court Law Clerks in the Middle District of Florida provide legal assistance to the court in connection with prisoner litigation, including 1983 civil rights claims and state/federal habeas petitions. Experience in these matters is preferred, but not required.
The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied and often involve novel and complex issues of law. Qualified candidates must be capable of producing exceptional work under demanding time constraints.
Although the nature of the job is serious, the work environment is collegial. There is regular interaction with the Judges, law clerks, and other staff concerning legal and court-related issues.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the position, one must be a law school graduate at the time of appointment and possess excellent research and writing skills.
Information for Applicants
We are accepting applications for court law clerks to serve a term of one year. The one-year term may be renewed but is contingent on, among other things, funding and law clerk term limits.
All resumes will be considered when received.
Submit a cover letter with resume, law school transcript, writing sample and list of three professional references as a PDF through
Employment with the United States District Court offers civil law experience at the federal court level and an environment guaranteeing significant responsibility and challenge.
Salary is determined by work experience, federal service, and pay history.
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 selected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment.
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Employees of the United States Courts serve under excepted appointments and are considered "at-will" employees. They are, however, eligible for a comprehensive federal government benefits package including choice of a health benefit plan from several options, federal holidays, and periodic salary increases. See the United States Courts Website for an overview of Federal Judiciary benefits.
The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida serves a 35-county area in mid-Florida, with a population over ten million people. The Clerk's Office is headquartered in Orlando, with full time divisional offices in Tampa, Jacksonville, Ocala, and Ft. Myers, Florida. The Clerk's Office provides clerical and administrative support to all areas of the federal judicial administrative process.
01
Do you have experience in a legal setting?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have federal court experience?
- Yes
- No
03
Are you a US Citizen?
- Yes
- No, but I am eligible to work in the United States
Required Question