Salary: $54,372.00 - $88,366.00 Annually
Location : Jacksonville, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 27-03
Division: Jacksonville
Department: Clerk's Office
Opening Date: 10/28/2026
Representative Duties
The Middle District of Florida seeks a mission-driven professional to serve as a full-time Court Services Clerk in the Jacksonville division. The ideal candidate possesses excellent interpersonal, computer, and analytical skills; a strong work ethic; and resilience. This position plays an important role in supporting the Court's operations and providing exceptional service.
The position will help support the jury department, with additional responsibilities in case administration, courtroom operations, or both, depending on the needs of the Clerk's Office.
Jury: Provides superior customer service to jurors and the court. Assists with jury logistics, including orientation, parking, lodging, and procuring and obtaining refreshments. Assists with a variety of administrative tasks, including juror attendance and payment, juror qualification, juror vouchers, juror utilization, records, statistics, and the telephonic response system. Operates the Jury Management System. Coordinates with chambers regarding calendaring and juror needs.
Case Administration: Receives and reviews incoming documents to determine conformity with appropriate rules and court requirements. Covers the intake window on rotation. Collects appropriate fees. Makes summary entries of all documents and proceedings in cases in CM/ECF. Performs quality control on documents filed in CM/ECF. Ensures that all entries are appropriately linked for proper case management. Prepares and transmits court documents to appropriate parties. Supports all other areas of the office as needed.
Courtroom Deputy: Attends and records court sessions and conferences. Assists with the orderly flow of proceedings, including preparing the courtroom, organizing exhibits, assuring the presence of all necessary participants, assisting witnesses and jurors, and maintaining courtroom decorum. Takes notes of proceedings and rulings and prepares minute entries for the record. Manages the electronic evidence presentation system and the custody of court exhibits. Serves as a primary source of information about courtroom equipment and the court schedule. Drafts judgments and other orders for the judge's approval. Utilizes reports and information from the automated case management system and ensures the accuracy of statistical reporting.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Requires a professional, cooperative, and congenial demeanor at all times and strong administrative, organizational, analytical, and writing ability. Requires solid computer skills, preferably with Word, Windows, and Office 365. Bachelor's degree preferred. Legal experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to deal with a wide variety of people tactfully and courteously;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments with frequent interruptions;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire to work in a fast-paced, team environment;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment;
• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic;
• Excellent computer skills and ability to work with a variety of programs and applications;
• Three (3) years at a progressively responsible administrative level which demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.
Information for Applicants
To apply:
• apply through the posting on
• attach your cover letter and resume as PDF documents named "last name, first name"(e.g. Smith, John)
Salary:
CL 26: $54,372 - $88,366
$54,372 - $67,970 New federal employees*
$54,372 - $88,366 Current or former federal employees*
*Starting salary adjustments prioritize prior federal service, with some recognition of relevant work experience and prior
salary history. Applicants with prior federal court experience may be eligible for a starting salary above the minimum.
Due to the number of resumes received, only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
Employees are required to use Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
The selected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment.
Employees of the United States Courts serve under excepted appointments and are considered "at-will" employees.
Federal employees are eligible for a comprehensive federal benefits package. This includes participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (for career employees), health insurance options, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, flexible spending accounts, and up to 5% matching contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan (the federal 401(k) equivalent). Federal employees also receive generous paid time off, including paid vacation and sick leave, 11 federal holidays per year, and paid parental leave after meeting eligibility requirements. Employees may also be eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for qualifying federal student loans. For an overview of Federal Judiciary benefits, refer to the United States Courts website.
The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida serves a 35-county area in mid-Florida with a population of more than ten million residents. The Clerk's Office, headquartered in Orlando, operates full-time divisional offices in Tampa, Jacksonville, Ocala, and Ft. Myers. The Clerk's Office provides essential clerical and administrative support to all components of the federal judicial administrative process.
01
How many years of progressively responsible administrative experience do you have?
02
Do you have federal court experience?
03
Are you a US Citizen?
Required Question
Location : Jacksonville, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 27-03
Division: Jacksonville
Department: Clerk's Office
Opening Date: 10/28/2026
Representative Duties
The Middle District of Florida seeks a mission-driven professional to serve as a full-time Court Services Clerk in the Jacksonville division. The ideal candidate possesses excellent interpersonal, computer, and analytical skills; a strong work ethic; and resilience. This position plays an important role in supporting the Court's operations and providing exceptional service.
The position will help support the jury department, with additional responsibilities in case administration, courtroom operations, or both, depending on the needs of the Clerk's Office.
Jury: Provides superior customer service to jurors and the court. Assists with jury logistics, including orientation, parking, lodging, and procuring and obtaining refreshments. Assists with a variety of administrative tasks, including juror attendance and payment, juror qualification, juror vouchers, juror utilization, records, statistics, and the telephonic response system. Operates the Jury Management System. Coordinates with chambers regarding calendaring and juror needs.
Case Administration: Receives and reviews incoming documents to determine conformity with appropriate rules and court requirements. Covers the intake window on rotation. Collects appropriate fees. Makes summary entries of all documents and proceedings in cases in CM/ECF. Performs quality control on documents filed in CM/ECF. Ensures that all entries are appropriately linked for proper case management. Prepares and transmits court documents to appropriate parties. Supports all other areas of the office as needed.
Courtroom Deputy: Attends and records court sessions and conferences. Assists with the orderly flow of proceedings, including preparing the courtroom, organizing exhibits, assuring the presence of all necessary participants, assisting witnesses and jurors, and maintaining courtroom decorum. Takes notes of proceedings and rulings and prepares minute entries for the record. Manages the electronic evidence presentation system and the custody of court exhibits. Serves as a primary source of information about courtroom equipment and the court schedule. Drafts judgments and other orders for the judge's approval. Utilizes reports and information from the automated case management system and ensures the accuracy of statistical reporting.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Requires a professional, cooperative, and congenial demeanor at all times and strong administrative, organizational, analytical, and writing ability. Requires solid computer skills, preferably with Word, Windows, and Office 365. Bachelor's degree preferred. Legal experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to deal with a wide variety of people tactfully and courteously;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments with frequent interruptions;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire to work in a fast-paced, team environment;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment;
• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic;
• Excellent computer skills and ability to work with a variety of programs and applications;
• Three (3) years at a progressively responsible administrative level which demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.
Information for Applicants
To apply:
• apply through the posting on
• attach your cover letter and resume as PDF documents named "last name, first name"(e.g. Smith, John)
Salary:
CL 26: $54,372 - $88,366
$54,372 - $67,970 New federal employees*
$54,372 - $88,366 Current or former federal employees*
*Starting salary adjustments prioritize prior federal service, with some recognition of relevant work experience and prior
salary history. Applicants with prior federal court experience may be eligible for a starting salary above the minimum.
Due to the number of resumes received, only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
Employees are required to use Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
The selected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment.
Employees of the United States Courts serve under excepted appointments and are considered "at-will" employees.
Federal employees are eligible for a comprehensive federal benefits package. This includes participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (for career employees), health insurance options, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, flexible spending accounts, and up to 5% matching contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan (the federal 401(k) equivalent). Federal employees also receive generous paid time off, including paid vacation and sick leave, 11 federal holidays per year, and paid parental leave after meeting eligibility requirements. Employees may also be eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for qualifying federal student loans. For an overview of Federal Judiciary benefits, refer to the United States Courts website.
The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida serves a 35-county area in mid-Florida with a population of more than ten million residents. The Clerk's Office, headquartered in Orlando, operates full-time divisional offices in Tampa, Jacksonville, Ocala, and Ft. Myers. The Clerk's Office provides essential clerical and administrative support to all components of the federal judicial administrative process.
01
How many years of progressively responsible administrative experience do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 or more years
02
Do you have federal court experience?
- Yes
- No
03
Are you a US Citizen?
- Yes
- No, but I am eligible to work in the United States
Required Question