Term Law Clerk to the Hon. Deborah M. Fine

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

Job Details for Term Law Clerk to the Hon. Deborah M. Fine

Court Name/Organization Arizona District Court

Overview of the Position The judicial law clerk to the Honorable Deborah M. Fine will perform substantive review, research and writing, and is responsible for preparing bench memos and orders on matters pending before the judge. The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and deadlines demanding, requiring excellent writing and research skills as well as the ability to work efficiently and diligently to produce high-quality legal documents. This is an in-person work environment; remote work should not be expected.This is a one-year term appointment, with an anticipated start date in August or September 2027.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.