Judicial Law Clerk

Overview of the Position This vacancy is for a term law clerk to the Honorable Natalie Hirt Adams, U.S. Magistrate Judge in Tampa. The law clerk works in chambers as a legal advisor to the judge. Duties include: researching issues of law; drafting bench memoranda, proposed orders, and proposed reports and recommendations; managing civil and criminal dockets; assisting with and attending court proceedings; serving as a legal advisor to the judge; and performing other duties as assigned. The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied, often involving novel issues of law. The judge and law clerks interact daily. Qualified candidates must be capable of producing a high volume of exceptional legal work under considerable time constraints.

At the time of appointment, the applicant must be a law school graduate. Participation in law review or a journal is preferred. Good character, maturity, and willingness to work long hours are required. The applicant must also possess excellent research, writing, analytical, proofreading, organizational, communication, and word-processing skills. Bar membership and post-graduate experience are preferred.

Application Info

This is a term position for a minimum of one year, but is renewable for up to two years, beginning in August 2027.

All resumes will be considered when received.

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 a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States. The elected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.