Term Law Clerk

United States Courts; Aberdeen (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Courts in the Northern District of Mississippi invites applications for a Term Law Clerk to Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Jason D. Woodard. This federal position emphasizes rigorous legal research, precise writing, and clear analysis.

The successful candidate will assist with bench memoranda, proposed orders, opinions, and court reviews; attend proceedings; and handle additional law clerk assignments. A law degree and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be a law school graduate.
• Excellent research, writing, proofreading, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research.
• Attend court proceedings.
• Prepare bench memoranda, proposed orders, and opinions.
• Review orders and perform additional law clerk assignments.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Proofreading

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Overview of the Position The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Mississippi is accepting applications for the position of Term Law Clerk to the Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Jason D. Woodard. This position is expected to become available March 22, 2027. Duties include conducting legal research; attending court proceedings; preparing bench memoranda, proposed orders, and opinions; reviewing orders; and performing additional law clerk assignments. Applicants must be a law school graduate, and possess excellent research, writing, proofreading, and communication skills. Some travel may be required.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.