Position Overview Law Clerk responsibilities: Enjoys full responsibility for all aspects of assigned civil and criminal cases from inception to conclusion. Reviews complaints, petitions, motions, and pleadings that have been filed to identify and analyze the issues involved and basis for relief; performs legal research as required; identifies problem areas, makes recommendations, and offers solutions in assigned cases; provides information and advice to the Judge in connection with pending litigation; drafts appropriate recommendations and substantive orders; keeps abreast of changes in the law to aid the Judge in keeping current; and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements To qualify for the position of law clerk on the personal staff of a federal judge, a person must be a law school graduate (or be certified as having completed all law school studies and requirements and merely awaiting conferment of degree) from a law school of recognized standing, and must have one or more of the following attributes:

• Standing within the upper third of the law school class from a law school on

the approved list of either the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools;

• Experience on the editorial board of a law review of such a school; • Graduation from such a school with an LLM degree; or • Demonstrated proficiency in legal studies which in the opinion of the judge is

the equivalent of one of the above.

Est. Start Date: October 2026

Full-time position with a 1-Year Term Appointment

Important Dates

Opening: 05/21/2026

Closing: Open Until Filled

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Position: Ann. No:

Term Law Clerk - U.S. Magistrate Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez 2026-JDS-13

Duty Station: Miami, Florida Salary: Commensurate with Legal Work Experience

U.S. District Court, Southern District of

Florida

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida is comprised of eighteen authorized United States District Judges, nine Senior United States District Judges, sixteen full-time United States Magistrate Judges and one recalled United States Magistrate Judge. The District spans a geographical area that encompasses nine counties, at its southernmost includes Monroe County and at its northernmost includes Indian River County. The Clerk's Office maintains its headquarters in downtown Miami and includes four divisional courthouses.

The Federal Court practices zero tolerance for illegal drug use. Applicants must be a United States Citizen or eligible to work in the United States.

THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Court Preferred Skills Beyond Qualifications/Requirements:

• A standing within the upper twenty percent (20%) of the class upon graduation from law school. • At least 2 or more of the attributes listed above as qualifications/requirements. • Previous experience as a law clerk for a federal or state judge and/or prior litigation experience in the private or public

sector. • A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience gained after law school graduation. • Outstanding legal research and writing skills. • Proficient computer skills, internet research, and word processing skills.

Salary The pay rate offered is subject to Judicial Officer approval.

Legal Work Experience Progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in legal research, legal administration, or equivalent experience received after graduation from law school. Major or substantial legal activities while in military service may be credited on a month-for-month basis whether before or after graduation, but not to exceed one year if before graduation from law school.

Personal Characteristics The successful candidate is mature, responsible, poised, and tactful, exercises good judgment, uses initiative, and maintains a professional appearance and demeanor at all times. Candidate is also able to work harmoniously with others and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Background Investigation & Fair Chance to Compete Act This is a Sensitive position within the judiciary. This position is not covered under the FCA. Therefore, candidates may be asked to provide verbal or written statements about criminal history prior to receiving a conditional job offer. The selected candidate will be subject to a criminal background check and a technical fingerprint check through the FBI Criminal Justice information Services Division database as a condition of employment. Employment will be considered provisional until a background check is completed.

Benefits Employees of the United States District Court are Excepted Appointments and considered At-Will judicial employees. Federal Government Civil Service classifications or regulations do not apply. Electronic direct deposit of salary payments is mandatory. Term Law Clerks appointed for at least one year and one day are eligible for ten paid national holidays per calendar year; participation in a pre-tax Federal Employees Health Insurance Program; may sign up for a pre-tax Flexible Spending Account; and may elect coverage in group insurance programs for Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Care, and Long- Term Disability.

JSP Grade Level Legal Work Experience Bar Membership JSP Grade 11 - $79,533 0 No JSP Grade 12 - $95,326 1 Full-Time Year Yes JSP Grade 13 - $113,356 2 Full-Time Years Yes

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How to Apply

Submit complete Application package electronically in pdf-format. The required items must be consolidated into one document in the order listed below. Do not copy/paste your documents into the email. Please make sure to write "Law Clerk Application" on subject line and email to: Sanchez@flsd.uscourts.gov

A complete Application includes:

1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. Copy of Law School Transcript and

Transcripts for Undergraduate Degree and, if applicable, Graduate Degrees

4. List of References (min of 2) 5. Legal Writing Sample