Administrative Law Clerk to the Chief Judge

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Job Specifications
Classification Level: 
JSP 11/01- JSP 14/10
Salary: 
$86,199 - $188, 733
Location: 
Los Angeles
Opening Date: 
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Closing Date: 
Open until filled
Number of Positions: 
One
Vacancy Number: 
25-42
Job Type: 
Full Time
Position Overview: 

The United States District Court, Central District of California, invites applications for the position of Administrative Law Clerk to the Chief Judge. The position could begin immediately and the end date is to be determined. Principal duties of the position, which will be located in Los Angeles, include, but are not limited to, supporting the Chief Judge in the administrative aspects of court management; non-case-related research and writing, including drafting speeches, press releases, correspondence, orders, and legal memoranda on issues of court governance, operations, rules, and procedures; providing staff support to court operating committees; serving as the recording secretary for court and committee meetings; and assisting with supervision of judicial law clerks. The position may also require interacting with judges, chambers staff, court personnel, members of the bar, and/or the public; researching substantive issues of federal and state law; drafting case-related legal memoranda, opinions, and orders; and a variety of other chambers administrative tasks.

Skills/Qualifications: 

Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school; exceptional research, writing, editing, and proofreading skills; keen analytical ability; strong organizational competence; and thorough attention to detail. Qualified applicants will also have a minimum of 2 years full-time legal work experience following receipt of a juris doctorate degree plus bar membership. Federal clerkship and at least 2–3 years prior litigation experience preferred.

Compensation and Benefits: 

Compensation will be set based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate, subject to the policies and guidelines set forth in the Guide to Judiciary Policy. Benefits include federal employees’ group health insurance, life insurance, dental and vision insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Commuter subsidies are available to employees who utilize public transportation to and from work.

Information for Applicants: 
  • As a condition of employment, the successful candidate is required to undergo an FBI background check. The selectee may be appointed provisionally, with retention dependent upon a favorable suitability determination from the background check.
  • The successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States currently seeking citizenship or intending to become a citizen as soon as they meet the eligibility requirements.
  • This position is subject to mandatory electronic fund transfer (direct deposit) participation for payment of net pay.
  • Applicants selected for interview must travel at their own expense. Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.
  • The United States District Court requires employees to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Federal Judicial Employees, which is available on the Court’s website: http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be submitted to apply_CACD@cacd.uscourts.gov or via OSCAR. Documents must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format, and the email should reference the vacancy number. Complete applications must include the following:
1.A cover letter;
2.A resume or curriculum vitae;
3.Two recent writing samples, with a cover letter for each sample stating whether it has been edited by others;
4.Law school transcript;
5.At least three references (preferably current or former employers); and
6. An application for Federal Branch Employment (visit the court’s website at www.cacd.uscourts.gov to download the job application).
 
Due to the volume of applications received, the Court will only communicate with those individuals who will be interviewed. Applicants scheduled to interview should advise the Human Resources staff if any accommodation will be necessary to interview. Unfortunately, the Court is unable to reimburse applicants for any travel or parking costs.
 
The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement, commence interviews immediately, withdraw the announcement, or fill the position at any time, any of which actions may occur without notice.
 
The Federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.