Federal Judicial Law Clerkship — OALJ (2-Year)

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeks a Law Clerk (GS-0904) for a two-year term in the Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) in Washington, DC. Candidates must hold a JD or LL.B. by spring 2027, and bar eligibility is highly preferable before joining.

The position carries a GS-11 salary with DC locality, promotion potential to GS-12 after 12–14 months. Outstanding organizational, analytical, and legal writing skills are essential for success in this technically demanding role.

Qualifications

• Hold a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited college or university by spring 2027.
• Bar exam eligibility ideally before starting the clerkship; appointee must pass the bar within 14 months and transitions to Attorney Advisor.
• Two-year firm commitment for the law clerk position.
• GS-11 with Washington-DC locality adjustment, potential promotion to GS-12 after about a year.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and legal writing skills are essential for success.

Skills

Organizational skills

Critical analysis

Legal writing

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Job description

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeks a Law Clerk (GS-0904) for a two-year term in the Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) in Washington, DC. Candidates must hold a JD or LL.B. by spring 2027, and bar eligibility is highly preferable before joining.

The position carries a GS-11 salary with DC locality, promotion potential to GS-12 after 12–14 months. Outstanding organizational, analytical, and legal writing skills are essential for success in this technically demanding role.