Federal Court Term Law Clerk - Research & Drafts

United States Courts; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eleven paid holidays

Federal Employee’s Health Benefits

Vision and Dental Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Plano seeks a Term Law Clerk for Judge Aileen Goldman Durrett. The term runs September 2027 to September 2028, with duties including legal research and preparing memoranda, orders and draft opinions in civil and criminal cases.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D. from an ABA-recognized law school, ranked in the top quartile, and is admitted to practice with one or two years of post-graduate experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from a law school of recognized standing (ABA or AALS listed).
• Top quartile class ranking or equivalent scholarly credentials.
• Bar admission in good standing in any state or federal court.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, orders and draft opinions.
• Assist the judge and staff in managing civil and criminal dockets with discretion.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical reasoning

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Plano seeks a Term Law Clerk for Judge Aileen Goldman Durrett. The term runs September 2027 to September 2028, with duties including legal research and preparing memoranda, orders and draft opinions in civil and criminal cases.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D. from an ABA-recognized law school, ranked in the top quartile, and is admitted to practice with one or two years of post-graduate experience.