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

United States Courts; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Courts, Pennsylvania Eastern District Court, seeks a law clerk to support a U.S. District Judge on complex multidistrict litigation, including antitrust and class action matters. The role emphasizes advanced legal research, analysis, and drafting detailed memoranda.

The position allows limited remote work but requires attendance at hearings and conferences; open until filled with preference for applications by Oct 9, 2026.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of class certification, Daubert, and antitrust legal issues is required.
• Advanced legal research and analysis experience; drafting memoranda.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced legal research and analysis and draft detailed memoranda.
• Support judge on complex multidistrict litigation, including antitrust and class actions.
• Attend hearings and conferences as required; some remote work is possible.

Skills

Class certification

Daubert

Antitrust law

Job description

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

Court Name/Organization Pennsylvania Eastern District Court

Overview of the Position The law clerk's primary assignments will be in connection with complex multidistrict litigation concerning antitrust and class action claims. Knowledge of class certification, Daubert, and antitrust legal issues is required. The law clerk will be responsible for conducting advanced legal research and analysis and drafting detailed memoranda. The position is eligible for some remote work, but attendance at relevant court hearings and conferences is expected.

Open until filled but first preference will be given to applications received by noon on Oct. 9, 2026.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.