Law Clerk to a U.S. District Judge

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Job Specifications
Classification Level: 
JSP 11/01- JSP 13/10
Salary: 
$86,199 - $159,716
Location: 
Los Angeles
Opening Date: 
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Closing Date: 
Open until filled
Number of Positions: 
1
Vacancy Number: 
25-01
Job Type: 
Full Time
Position Overview: 

The United States District Court is seeking to fill a law clerk position. The length of the clerkship term is approximately eighteen months depending on the start date. Duties include, but are not limited to, (1) reviewing legal motions and briefs; (2) conducting legal research in all areas of civil and criminal law; (3) analyzing case law, statutes, rules, and regulations; and (4) drafting legal memoranda, opinions, and orders. The position also requires law clerks to perform case management and other administrative duties.

The law clerk must carefully and thoroughly review briefs and trial records; thoroughly research and analyze existing law; draft clear, concise, and well-organized memoranda and proposed decisions; and make thoughtful recommendations regarding the resolution of legal issues before the court. The successful candidate will exhibit at all times and to all persons a courteous, professional, and cooperative attitude, and a self-imposed standard of integrity and excellence.

 

Skills/Qualifications: 

At the time of appointment, the candidate must possess the following minimum requirements:

  • Graduate of an ABA accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
  • Superior research, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to independently manage a large number of cases.
  • Proficiency in computer and word processing skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Able to work in person (not remotely) on a daily basis.
  • Two years or more of experience after law school is preferred.

The successful candidate must also be a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States currently seeking citizenship or intending to become a citizen after meeting the eligibility requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in a comparable position emphasizing legal writing and analysis;
  • Bar membership.

 

 

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 Judicial Salary Plan. Law Clerks qualify for federal employees’ group health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits.

 

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 or be available to interview via videoconference. 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

Interested applicants should apply through OSCAR:  https://oscar.uscourts.gov/.

Due to the volume of applications received, the U.S. District Court will communicate only with those individuals who may be interviewed.

The Federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.