$48,947 - $76,261 *
Announcement No.: 04-17 Closes: Open Until Filled Available: November 1, 2004 Anticipated Length of Clerkship is 20 months or more (subject to negotiation)
Position Overview
The judicial law clerk researches issues of law, drafts bench briefs and opinions, attends trials and other court proceedings, and acts as advisor, making recommendations based on the law, to the Honorable Timothy J. Corrigan, United States District Judge. Position includes responsibility for some routine administrative tasks as well.
The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied, often involving novel 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 law clerks concerning legal and court-related issues.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
The applicant must be a law school graduate and must possess excellent research and writing skills, and PC proficiency in Windows and WordPerfect. For this particular position, one or more years of post-graduate legal experience is preferred. High academic standing while in law school is also of importance. Bar membership is a benefit, but not a requirement.
Information for Applicants
Employment with the United States 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. Applicants should submit a cover letter and current resume to: Federal Clerkship # 04-17, Chambers of the Honorable Timothy J. Corrigan, United States District Judge, 300 North Hogan Street, Suite 11-350, Jacksonville, Florida 32202-4244. If requested, applications will be kept confidential.
Deadline for Receipt of Applications
This position will remain available until filled. Selected interviews will be scheduled as applications are reviewed with interviews to begin no earlier than August 2, 2004. Due to the volume of applications usually received, receipt of individual applications will not be acknowledged.
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
* Starting salary commensurate with legal work experience and prior pay history. Salary may be higher with previous experience as an elbow law clerk for a federal judge.
Further details about this position and employment with the United States District Court is available on the Court’s website:
www.flmd.uscourts.gov