Term Law Clerk to the Hon. Judge Meisel

United States Courts; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 88,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Courts in Newark, NJ is seeking a Judicial Law Clerk (Term) for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey. Duties include conducting legal research, drafting memoranda and opinions, reviewing orders, and assisting with day-to-day clerical tasks.

The ideal candidate will have a law degree from an accredited school, strong research and writing skills, and proficiency with Westlaw and Lexis. The appointment may start September 2027, with permanent status and federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of law (or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, maturity, judgment, and discretion.
• Superior legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Proficiency in Westlaw, Lexis, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Research a variety of legal issues and draft memoranda and opinions.
• Review orders and handle day-to-day clerical assignments.
• Assist with miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Interpersonal skills

Westlaw

Lexis

Microsoft Office

Education

Law degree from accredited school

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details for Term Law Clerk to the Hon. Judge Meisel

Court Name/Organization New Jersey Bankruptcy Court

Overview of the Position The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey is accepting resumes and applications for the position of Judicial Law Clerk (Term). Duties include researching a variety of legal issues, drafting memorandum and opinions, reviewing orders, handling miscellaneous day-to- day clerical assignments, and other duties, as assigned.

Location Newark, NJ

Opening and Closing Dates 09/23/2026 - Open Until Filled

Appointment Type Permanent

Classification Level/Grade JSP 11-13

Salary $88,005 - $125,431

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Candidate must have the following attributes:

• Graduation from an accredited school of law (or be certified as having completed all law school studies and requirements and merely awaiting conferment of degree)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, maturity, judgment, and discretion
• Superior legal research, analytical, and writing skills
• Must be proficient in Westlaw, Lexis, and Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications
It is preferred that applicants took bankruptcy in law school or have experience in the bankruptcy field or comparable practice areas. Familiarity with electronic case filing and management systems is preferred. Applicants must be able to quickly process and resolve complex issues.

Employee Benefits

Employees of the Federal Judiciary are entitled to federal benefits which include health, dental, vision, and life insurance programs; long-term disability insurance; paid leave; periodic grade and step increases; and paid federal holidays. This position is not eligible to participate in the Federal Retirement System or the Thrift Savings Plan.

Conditions of Employment
Approximate start date September 2027.

Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Selected candidate subject to a background check as a condition of employment.

Employees of the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts are exceptedappointments. They are considered "at will"judicial employees and can be terminated with or without cause by the Court. Federal Government Civil Service classifications or regulations do not apply.Employees are, however, entitled to similar benefits as other Federal employees.

Application Info

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.