Federal Law Clerk — Research, Drafting & Courtroom Support

United States Courts; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Eastern District Court seeks a Judicial Law Clerk to support U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers II.

The one-year term begins August 2027 and will be based in Raleigh. Responsibilities include legal research, writing, bench memoranda, and drafting orders and opinions across criminal and civil matters. The clerk will communicate with counsel on case management, assist during court proceedings, attend ADR sessions, and perform chambers administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal research and writing assistance to the Judge.
• Prepare bench memoranda and draft orders and opinions on criminal and civil matters.
• Communicate with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements.
• Assist the Judge during courtroom proceedings and ADR sessions.
• Perform chambers administrative duties.

Job description

North Carolina Eastern District Court seeks a Judicial Law Clerk to support U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers II.

The one-year term begins August 2027 and will be based in Raleigh. Responsibilities include legal research, writing, bench memoranda, and drafting orders and opinions across criminal and civil matters. The clerk will communicate with counsel on case management, assist during court proceedings, attend ADR sessions, and perform chambers administrative duties.