Term Law Clerk

Mcba; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States District Court for the Western District of New York in Rochester invites applications for a Term Law Clerk to support Chief Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford.

The appointment provides hands-on experience reviewing cases, researching issues, and drafting opinions. Candidates must be law graduates admitted to the bar; preferred qualifications include federal clerkship and strong research/writing skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a law school graduate and admitted to the bar.
• Preferred: federal clerkship experience, 2+ years as a practicing attorney, top quartile law school standing, strong analytical, research and writing.

Responsibilities

• Review case records and filings, and analyze options
• Draft legal memoranda and propose opinions and orders
• Discuss legal analysis with the Judge
• Provide procedural information to litigants and counsel
• Perform case management and other duties associated with the administration of cases

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Drafting opinions

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Job description

United States District Court Western District of New York

Full-Time

Position Description:

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
Address: 100 State Street, Rochester, NY
Website: www.nywd.uscourts.gov

Position: Term Law Clerk
The lifetime limitation for term appointments allows a law clerk to serve in the Judiciary for no more than fourcumulative years

Vacancy: 26-18

Duty Station: Rochester, New York

Salary: JSP Grade 11 ($75,202-$97,767
JSP Grade 12 ($90,135-$117,177)
JSP Grade 13 ($107,182-$139,339)
Salary commensurate with experience and education

Overview

The United States District Court for the Western District of New York is seeking a term law clerk to support Chief United States District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford.

Law clerks provide the Court with procedural and substantive legal advice regarding the disposition and efficient completion of cases. They review, summarize, research, and analyze matters before the Court. Their research and recommendations assist the Court in resolving legal arguments presented and in deciding cases expeditiously. Visit: https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/who-works-judiciary/legal-careersto view a brief video about legal professionals working in the Courts.

Representative Duties

• Review case records and filings, and analyze options
• Draft legal memoranda and propose opinions and orders
• Discuss legal analysis with the Judge
• Provide procedural information to litigants and counsel
• Perform case management and other duties associated with the administration of cases

Qualification Requirements

To qualify, eligible candidates must have graduated from law school and be admitted to the bar.

Preferred Qualifications/Court Preferred Skills

Prior federal clerkship experience, at least two years’ experience as a practicing attorney, standing within the upper quarter of law school, superior analytical ability and strong legal research and writing skills, and experience on the editorial board of a law review or law journal preferred.

Organizational Relationship

This position reports directly to Chief United States District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford.

Benefits

Visit: https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits to learn more about the Judiciary’s benefits.

Background Investigation

This is a sensitive position within the Judiciary. Employment will be considered provisional pending successful completion of an Office of Personnel Management background check and a favorable suitability determination.

Position Available: September 2027

District Overview

The District’s jurisdiction encompasses the 17 most western counties of Upstate New York, with courthouses located in Buffalo and Rochester. The District is comprised of seven United States District Judges, seven United States Magistrate Judges, and approximately 100 employees.