Judicial Law Clerk

United States Courts; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Courts in Wilmington, NC seeks a law clerk for the 2027-28 term to provide legal research and writing support for the U.S. Magistrate Judge of the Eastern District of North Carolina.

The year‑long position begins September 2027 and includes drafting orders, bench memos, and assisting with case management and courtroom procedures. The role also involves communicating with counsel, attending court-hosted ADR, and performing chambers administrative duties.

Qualifications

• Legal research and writing support for a U.S. Magistrate Judge.
• Drafting bench memos and orders on criminal and civil matters.
• Communicating with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements.
• Assisting during courtroom proceedings and ADR proceedings.
• Performing chambers administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal research and writing assistance to the judge.
• Prepare bench memos and draft orders and opinions.
• Communicate with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements.
• Assist the judge during courtroom proceedings and attend court-hosted ADR.
• Perform chambers administrative duties.

Job description

Overview of the Position Robert B. Jones, Jr., U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina, is accepting applications for a law clerk for the 2027-28 term to serve one year commencing September 2027. The position will be in Wilmington and is responsible for providing legal research and writing assistance, preparing bench memos, drafting orders and opinions on a variety of criminal and civil matters, communicating with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements, assisting the Judge during courtroom proceedings, attending court-hosted ADR, and performing chambers administrative duties.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.