2025-JDS-10 - Law Clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez - United States District Court Southern District of Florida : Job Details

Position Overview

Law Clerk responsibilities include:

Qualifications / Requirements

Candidates must be law school graduates (or have completed all law school requirements and awaiting degree) from a recognized law school, and must meet at least one of the following:

• Ranked within the upper third of their law school class from an ABA or AALS approved school.
• Experience on a law review editorial board.
• Graduation with an LLM degree from such a school.
• Demonstrated proficiency in legal studies as judged by the judge.

Estimated Start Date: September 2025

Full-time position with a 1-year term.

Important Dates

Opening: 05/08/2025

Closing: Open until filled

Vacancy Details

Position: Term Law Clerk - U.S. Magistrate Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez

Location: Miami, Florida

Salary is commensurate with experience.

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida covers nine counties, with headquarters in Miami. The court maintains a strict no-drug policy and is an equal opportunity employer.

Preferred Skills

• Ranking within the top 20% of law school class.
• At least two of the listed qualifications above.
• Previous federal or state judge law clerk experience or litigation experience.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience post-law school.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Proficiency in computer, internet research, and word processing.

Salary Grade Levels

JSP Grade 11 - $78,745 (no experience required)

JSP Grade 12 - $94,383 (1+ years experience)

JSP Grade 13 - $112,234 (2+ years experience)

Legal experience may include military service activities, credited on a month-for-month basis, up to one year.

Personal Characteristics

The ideal candidate is mature, responsible, poised, tactful, exercises good judgment, and maintains professionalism. They should work well with others and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Background Check

This is a sensitive position requiring a criminal history and fingerprint background check. Employment is provisional until clearance is obtained.

Benefits

Employees are at-will judicial employees, with mandatory direct deposit, paid holidays, health insurance options, and other benefits.

Application Process

Submit a complete application package in PDF format, including:

Send your application to: [email protected], with Law Clerk Application in the subject line.