Term Law Clerk, Federal District Court — Arizona

United States Courts; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Courts in the Arizona District Court seeks a Term Law Clerk to the Hon. Deborah M. Fine.

The position emphasizes substantive review, research, and writing, with responsibilities including preparing bench memos and orders on matters before the judge. This is an in-person assignment with a one-year term, anticipated to begin in August or September 2027, requiring high-quality legal drafting and rigorous time management.

Qualifications

• Requires JD and strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a federal court setting.
• In-person work environment; no remote work expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform substantive legal research and draft bench memos and orders.
• Review matters before the judge and assist in decision-making processes.
• Draft and refine orders, recommendations, and other judicial documents.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

The United States Courts in the Arizona District Court seeks a Term Law Clerk to the Hon. Deborah M. Fine.

The position emphasizes substantive review, research, and writing, with responsibilities including preparing bench memos and orders on matters before the judge. This is an in-person assignment with a one-year term, anticipated to begin in August or September 2027, requiring high-quality legal drafting and rigorous time management.