Description:
Representative DutiesThis vacancy is for a Staff Attorney position for the Orlando Division. The court prefers applicants who can work in person at the Orlando courthouse; however, it will consider applicants who live outside the district and must work remotely if they have prior experience as a Federal Staff Attorney.
Staff Attorneys 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 legal issues. 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:
The applicant must be a law school graduate at the time of appointment and possess excellent research and writing skills. Candidates with at least 3 years of post JD experience and those with experience in federal prisoner litigation are preferred.
Information for Applicants
Submit a cover letter with resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and list of three professional references as a PDF through
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/flmd.
Employment with the United States District Court offers civil law experience at the federal level and an environment that guarantees significant responsibility and challenge.
Salary is determined by work experience, federal service, and pay history.
All resumes will be considered when received. Selected interviews will be scheduled until the position is filled. Due to the volume of applications typically received, individual applications will not be acknowledged. Calls to the Court to check the status of an application are discouraged
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.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/flmd.
Employment with the United States District Court offers civil law experience at the federal level and an environment that guarantees significant responsibility and challenge.
Salary is determined by work experience, federal service, and pay history.
All resumes will be considered when received. Selected interviews will be scheduled until the position is filled. Due to the volume of applications typically received, individual applications will not be acknowledged. Calls to the Court to check the status of an application are discouraged
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.
