Judicial Law Clerk - Research & Writing (Term)

United-States-District-Court; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States District Court for the District of Arizona seeks a judicial law clerk for Judge Deborah M. Fine. The role involves substantive review, research and writing, and preparing bench memos and orders on matters pending before the judge.

The position requires top law school standing, editor experience, and either a JD/LLM or an equivalent combination. Strong writing and deadline discipline are essential in an intensive, in-person setting.

Qualifications

• Top third law school class or equivalent.
• Editor on law review or similar editorial board.
• LLM degree or equivalent qualifications.
• Equivalence may include publications, high honors, moot court, or prior clerkship.

Responsibilities

• Perform substantive review, research and writing for bench memos and orders.
• Handle a heavy caseload with deadlines while producing high quality legal documents.
• In-person work environment; remote work is not expected.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Deadline-driven

Law review experience

Education

Law degree (JD)

LL.M. degree

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

The United States District Court for the District of Arizona seeks a judicial law clerk for Judge Deborah M. Fine. The role involves substantive review, research and writing, and preparing bench memos and orders on matters pending before the judge.

The position requires top law school standing, editor experience, and either a JD/LLM or an equivalent combination. Strong writing and deadline discipline are essential in an intensive, in-person setting.