Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge

United States Courts; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health, Dental, Vision & LifeInsurance

Flexible Benefits Program

FOH/EAP

Student loan forgiveness (PSLF)

Free parking

Onsite fitness center

Job summary

The Kansas District Court is seeking a Law Clerk to the U.S. District Judge. The position involves extensive legal research and writing, drafting orders and opinions on motions in criminal and civil cases, and assisting the judge during courtroom proceedings.

Responsibilities include communicating with counsel on case management, prioritizing multiple tasks, and handling administrative duties. Candidates must have a JD with top 20% grades, bar admission or eligibility, and strong research,

Qualifications

• Be a law school graduate with strong academic credentials (top 20%).
• Be a member of the bar of any state (applicants who intend to sit for the bar exam will be considered).
• Possess superior research and writing skills, exhibit strong analytical ability and interpersonal skills;
• Show good judgment, initiative, and the ability to work independently and to prioritize and manage multiple tasks;
• Be proficient in computer assisted research and Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Legal research, writing, and drafting orders and opinions.
• Communicating with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements.
• Various legal and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Research writing

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment/initiative

MS Word

Education

Law degree (JD)

Bar admission or eligibility

Tools

Computer assisted research

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Details for Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge

Court Name/Organization Kansas District Court

Overview of the Position This position will include extensive legal research and writing, drafting of orders and opinions on a variety of motions in both criminal and civil cases, assisting the judge during courtroom proceedings, and case management responsibilities.

• Legal research, writing, and drafting orders and opinions.
• Communicating with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements.
• Various legal and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

At the time of appointment, the candidate must possess the following minimum requirements:

• Be a law school graduate with strong academic credentials (top 20%);
• Be a member of the bar of any state (applicants who intend to sit for the bar exam will be considered);
• Possess superior research and writing skills, exhibit strong analytical ability and interpersonal skills;
• Show good judgment, initiative, and the ability to work independently and to prioritize and manage multiple tasks;
• Be proficient in computer assisted research and Microsoft Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have Law Review or other note-worthy journal experience.

Employee Benefits

• 11 paid federal holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Group Life Insurance
• Participation in the Flexible Benefits Program for Health and Dependent Care
• Participation in Federal Occupational Health (FOH)/Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Student loan forgiveness for qualified individuals, pursuant to the terms of the PSLF program
• Free parking
• Free onsite fitness center

The U.S. District Court reserves the right to modify or withdraw this job announcement without prior written notice. One or more positions may be filled from this vacancy announcement. This position is subject to mandatory participation in electronic payment of net pay (i.e. Direct Deposit) and a favorable background check, which may be subject to periodic updates. The U.S. District Court requires employees to adhere to a Code of Ethics and Conduct. Due to the volume of applications received, the court may only communicate to those individuals selected for an interview. Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work for the U.S. Government .

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.