Judicial Law Clerk - Term

Kentucky Bar Association; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Holidays

Job summary

United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky is seeking a Judicial Law Clerk to support the court by researching legal issues, attending proceedings, and drafting bench memoranda, orders, and opinions. The role involves reviewing orders, checking citations, and completing administrative tasks, with some travel possible.

The position is anticipated to be available by January 2027 and is subject to the Judicial Salary Plan; benefits include holidays, life and health

Qualifications

• Law school graduate with JD or LLM; admitted to practice in at least one jurisdiction.
• Standing within the upper third of the law school class.
• Experience on the editorial board of a law review, or demonstrated proficiency in legal studies.

Responsibilities

• Research legal issues for court review.
• Attend court proceedings as needed.
• Draft bench memoranda, orders, and opinions; review orders and check citations.
• Perform additional law clerk assignments and administrative tasks.
• Some travel may be required.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Proofreading

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Westlaw

Lexis

Education

JD or LLM degree

Bar admission

Tools

MS Office

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky is accepting applications for Judicial Law Clerk. This position is expected to become available by January 2027. Duties include researching legal issues; attending court proceedings; drafting bench memoranda, orders, and opinions; reviewing orders; checking citations; performing additional law clerk assignments; and completing administrative tasks. Some travel may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing within the upper third of the law school class;
• Experience on the editorial board of a law review; or
• Demonstrated proficiency in legal studies (considered equivalent to the above in the opinion of a judge).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be law school graduates with an LLM or JD degree, be admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, and possess excellent legal research, writing, and proofreading skills. Proficiency in MS Office, Westlaw, and Lexis is required, along with a professional demeanor and exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates with significant bankruptcy and/or litigation experience.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

The specific pay level is based on the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, in accordance with the Judicial Salary Plan of the U.S. Courts. This position does not carry the tenure rights afforded to positions in the competitive Civil Service. Other federal government benefits (e.g., holidays, life and health insurance, and flexible spending accounts) may apply. Participation in Electronic Funds Transfer for net pay is mandatory.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Applicants must be United States citizens or otherwise eligible to work in the United States.
• Successful candidates are subject to a background check, including fingerprinting.
• Employees serve at will; therefore, the selected candidate may be removed from the position at any time.
• Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has adopted an EEO/Employment Dispute Resolution Plan.