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Career Law Clerk

Norfolk, VA · On-site +1

$106K - $164K/yr

Summary The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia seeks a Career Law Clerk for Judge Arenda L. Wright Allen beginning June 1, 2026. Duties include legal research, reviewing filings ...

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Administrative Assistant

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$56K - $65K/yr

The U.S. District Court is a drug-free workplace and the applicant selected will be required to participate in a drug screening test prior to employment. All information provided by applicants is ...

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Staff Attorney

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$68K - $187K/yr

Summary The Legal Division of the Office of the Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, has openings for highly qualified attorneys to serve as staff attorneys to the full court. The ...

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Procurement Specialist

Oakland, CA · On-site +1

$74K - $121K/yr

Benefits Help Employees of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court are not included in the government's Civil Service classification. However, they are entitled so the same benefits as other federal government ...

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Student Contractor

Brooklyn, NY · On-site +1

$40K - $50K/yr

Summary Student Contractors provide technical and administrative support to U.S. Pretrial Services ... to court. * Conduct drug testing on defendants. Record results of drug testing into PACTS and ...

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Jury Clerk

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$46K - $56K/yr

Communicate verbally and in writing with judges, court personnel, U.S. Attorney's Office, jurors, and other groups to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of all jury-related proceedings.

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IT Technician II

Asheville, NC · On-site +1

$54K - $88K/yr

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States. The court is not authorized to reimburse candidates for travel in connection with an interview or to pay relocation expenses ...

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Case Administrator I/II

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$51K - $91K/yr

Summary Docket Clerk in the Clerk's Office of the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ... Answer phone inquiries regarding case status and archive information and court procedures. Provide ...

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Case Manager

Alexandria, VA · On-site +1

$56K - $91K/yr

Check for prior or prohibited filing(s). * Verify attorneys' authority to practice before the court. Serves as primary for pro hac vice applications. Accepts and processes attorney admission ...

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Operations Clerk

Norfolk, VA · On-site +1

$45K - $73K/yr

Check for prior or prohibited filing(s). * Verify attorneys' authority to practice before the court. Serves as primary for pro hac vice applications. Accepts and processes attorney admission ...

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Courtroom Deputy (CRD)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Summary The Clerk's Office of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York is now accepting applications for the position of Courtroom Deputy in its Manhattan office. As a ...

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Courtroom Deputy (CRD)

New York, NY · On-site +1

$64K - $114K/yr

Summary The Clerk's Office of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York is now accepting applications for the position of Courtroom Deputy in its Manhattan office. As a ...

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Probation Support Technician

Albuquerque, NM · On-site +1

$36K - $41K/yr

The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the ... The U. S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office for the District of New Mexico is an Equal ...

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Career Law Clerk

U.S. Courts

Norfolk, VA • On-site, Remote

$106K - $164K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Summary
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia seeks a Career Law Clerk for Judge Arenda L. Wright Allen beginning June 1, 2026. Duties include legal research, reviewing filings, drafting memos and orders, and managing chambers operations. Strong writing skills are required; prior federal clerkship experience is preferred.
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Duties
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ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:
  • Closely monitor dockets of all pending cases and draft orders, as appropriate, for scheduling and discovery-related issues, default proceedings, service deficiencies, and other miscellaneous matters.
  • Serve as chambers liaison for all outside personnel, including other District and Magistrate Judges, the Clerk of Court, the Clerk's Office staff, the Probation and Pretrial Services Office, and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
  • Train, assist and supervise the two bi-annual term law clerks extensively.
  • Receive, screen, and refer telephone and in-person callers.
  • Prepare in final form the judge's written correspondence, memoranda, annual reports, and other items. Assemble and attach supplemental material as required.
  • Monitor all incoming mail and email communication; screen incoming mail daily, routing the mail to appropriate recipients; review all outgoing mail for accuracy.
  • Maintain the judge's calendar; schedule, change, and cancel meetings, appointments, and hearings as directed; relieve the judge of routine details and oversee chambers supply stock and general chambers' management.
  • Arrange all business travel itineraries for the judge, including plane tickets, hotel reservations, lodging plans, car rentals, and other arrangements.
  • Perform other miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned by the judge and as necessary for the efficient operation of chambers.

LAW CLERK DUTIES:
  • Research and analyze novel and complex legal issues in diverse areas of federal criminal law and civil litigation.
  • Draft orders and memorandum opinions in civil and criminal cases for the judge's review.
  • Prepare bench memoranda and other written materials for motions hearings and trial proceedings, as directed.
  • Provide information and guidance to the judge on individual cases, as directed.
  • Perform extensive computer legal research via Westlaw and/or Lexis.
  • Monitor significant changes in federal statutes, sentencing guidelines, and Supreme Court and Fourth Circuit precedent.
  • Review and edit orders, opinions and memoranda drafted by term law clerks and staff attorneys.

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Conditions of employment
  • Employees must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
  • Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, which is available to applicants to review upon request.
  • Employees will be hired provisionally pending the results of a background investigation.
  • Employees are required to use the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The Career 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 Docket" District demands excellent writing and analytical skills. The successful applicant must meet multiple deadlines in a timely and organized fashion and must be able to produce written materials (i.e. orders, opinions, etc.) quickly and accurately. Flexibility to meet demanding deadlines and a concomitant strong work ethic are both required. Candidates must maintain a courteous and professional demeanor within chambers, the Court, and the Bar, and before the public.
At the time of appointment, the candidate must meet the following minimum requirements:
  • A graduate of an ABA accredited law school with an excellent law school record (top 10% ranking and law review editorial board experience is preferred).
  • Possess a legal license, with Virginia Bar membership preferred but not required.
  • A strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, and "can do" and resourceful attitude.
  • The ability to thrive and lift up others in an environment that is mission-centered, deadline-driven, team-based, and highly dynamic.
  • Demonstrated excellence in performing legal research, writing, and analysis.
  • Extensive skills in computer assisted research, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF, Outlook, Zoom and Microsoft Teams is required.
  • Strong attention to detail, including meticulous editing skills.
  • Ability and desire to work as part of a team, including being a thought partner for others, and to take collective ownership of the work and well-being of chambers.
  • Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to communicate well and respectfully with persons of diverse backgrounds, identities, and abilities; a talent for adapting quickly and effectively; and awareness of what helps others do their jobs well.
  • Work habits that result in being consistently prepared, very organized, and able to anticipate challenges and propose solutions.
  • The capability to receive feedback well and to provide feedback constructively.
  • Respect for the role of the judiciary within our constitutional structure.
  • At least five years of legal experience after law school (federal judicial law clerk experience is strongly preferred).
  • Eligibility for a Top Secret/SCI level national security clearance.

To qualify for JSP 14, an applicant must have at least five years of legal work experience after obtaining a juris doctor degree, and two of the five years must be law clerk experience in the federal judiciary.
Education
  • A graduate of an ABA accredited law school with an excellent law school record (top 10% ranking and law review editorial board experience is preferred).
  • Possess a legal license, with Virginia Bar membership preferred but not required.

Additional information
  • Employees of the United States District Court are Excepted Service Appointments. Excepted service appointments are "at will" and can be terminated with or without cause by the Court.
  • The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, or to fill the position sooner than the closing date, if a closing date is shown; any of these actions may occur without any prior written or other type of notice.
  • To view the full job announcement please visit our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov.

The United States District Court of the Eastern District of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Pay is only part of the generous total compensation package you will receive while working for the federal Judiciary. We offer employees a diverse group of benefit programs and family friendly flexibilities to meet the needs of you and your family.
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