Law Clerk to a U.S. District Judge (Temporary)

United States Courts; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Courts in the California Central District is seeking a full-time temporary Law Clerk to support a U.S. District Judge. Appointment may begin immediately and end on March 31, 2027, with possible assignment across divisions based on court needs.

Duties include drafting memoranda, opinions, and orders, and analyzing statutes and regulations. Emphasis on accuracy, research, and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal memoranda, opinions, and orders.
• Analyze statutes, regulations, and substantive issues in civil and criminal law.
• Perform case management and administrative duties.
• Review briefs and trial records for accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct research and analysis of existing law; draft memoranda and proposed decisions.
• Provide courteous, professional, and cooperative service while maintaining integrity.

Job description

Job Details for Law Clerk to a U.S. District Judge (Temporary)

Court Name/Organization California Central District Court

Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court is seeking to fill one full-time temporary law clerk position to provide support to the court. The appointment may begin immediately and will end on March 31, 2027. The position may be assigned to work in any division within the district based on court needs. Duties include, but are not limited to, drafting legal memoranda, opinions, and orders and analyzing statutes, regulations, and substantive issues in all areas of civil and criminal law. The position also requires case management and other administrative duties.Law clerks must carefully and thoroughly review briefs and trial records; thoroughly research and analyze existing law; draft clear, concise, and well-organized memoranda and proposed decisions; and make thoughtful recommendations regarding the resolution of legal issues before the court. The successful candidate will exhibit at all times and to all persons a courteous, professional, and cooperative attitude, and a self-imposed standard of integrity and excellence.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.