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Temporary Law Clerk

Syracuse, NY · On-site

Overview of the Position The Temporary Law Clerk gives legal advice and assistance to the court in connection with social security appeals. This vacancy is subject to the availability of funding.

United States Courts

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Temporary Law Clerk

Richmond, VA · On-site

District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia is currently accepting applications for a full-time, Temporary (12-Month) Law Clerk.The Court is seeking a highly qualified, motivated, and ...

County of Chester

Temporary Law Clerk

West Chester, PA · On-site

$80K/yr

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION.** The anticipated term of this position is approximately **October 12, 2026, through December 31, 2026**. The Law Clerk will provide legal and administrative support to ...

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Law Clerk (Temporary)

Buffalo, NY · On-site

Position:Law Clerk (Temporary) Vacancy:26-11 Duty Station:Buffalo, New York Salary: Salary commensurate with experience and education Overview The United States District Court for the Western ...

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Term Law Clerk

Norfolk, VA · On-site

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The Temporary Law Clerk manages a large docket of civil and criminal cases and has primary responsibilities regarding the drafting and finalizing of opinions and orders. This fast-paced "Rocket ...

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Manhattan, NY · On-site

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Temporary Law Clerk

Syracuse, NY • On-site

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Job description

Overview of the Position The Temporary Law Clerk gives legal advice and assistance to the court in connection with social security appeals. This vacancy is subject to the availability of funding. Please Note: Since this position is temporary, renewal may be possible depending on performance, budget, and needs of the court. However, employment as a temporary law clerk may not exceed four years. Any prior service as a temporary federal judicial law clerk counts toward the four-year lifetime limit.

  • Performs substantive work on social security appeals. Drafts appropriaterecommendations and orders for the court's signature.
  • Reviews social security appeals, complaints, petitions, and pleadings that have been filed to determine issues involved and basis for relief.
  • Performs research, as required, to assist the Court in preparing social security opinions.
  • Maintains liaison between the Court and litigants. Corresponds with other officials, such as U.S. Attorney, as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

To qualify for the position of JSP-11 law clerk, a person must be a law school graduate (or be certified as having completed all law school studies and requirements and merely awaiting conferment of degree).

Court Preferred Skills

Knowledge of and familiarity with social security law ispreferred.

Employee Benefits
  • A minimum of 11 paid holidays per year
  • Optional participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program
Conditions of Employment

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States. The individual being selected for this position will be required to submit to a security background check, which includes fingerprinting. All appointments are provisional upon a favorable suitability determination. Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, which is available to applicants upon request. Employees of the U.S. District Court are Excepted Service Appointments. Appointments are “at will” and can be terminated with or without cause by the court. This position is subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer participation for payroll deposit.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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