Job Details for Law Clerk (Temporary)
| Court Name/Organization: | District of New Jersey |
| Overview of the Position: | The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey is seeking a Temporary Law Clerk for the period Dec. 16, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2025. The Chief Judge is the appointing authority for all Law Clerk positions. The position term may be extended beyond Sept. 30, 2025, depending upon the needs of the office and funding. The selected Law Clerk will be working with three active District Judges in the Trenton vicinage, unless modified by the Chief Judge. |
| Location: | Trenton, NJ |
| Opening and Closing Dates: | 09/09/2024 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type: | Temporary |
| Classification Level/Grade: | JSP 11/1 |
| Salary: | $85,236 |
| Announcement Number: | 24-11 |
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Qualification
Ideal candidates are law school graduates who have:
- At least one year of legal work experience after receipt of J.D.
- A strong academic background, and demonstrated research and writing ability
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a variety of people in person, on the phone, and via email
- Excellent organizational skills and experience handling multiple tasks and projects
- Ability to work with strict deadlines and in a fast-paced environment
- Maturity, good judgment, and high ethical standards
- Ability to work independently or as a team player, with a positive work attitude
Note: The outside practice of law is prohibited except as provided by the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior federal clerkship experience; two years of legal work experience in a high volume, production-oriented environment; demonstrated academic excellence; experience on the editorial board of a law review or law journal.
Benefits
Temporary Law Clerks are not eligible to participate in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS/FRAE) or Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Law Clerks with this Excepted Temporary Appointment(s) are not covered under the Leave Act.
Learn more about the Judiciary’s benefits.
Miscellaneous
Preference will be given to applications received by Sept. 27, 2024.
How To Apply
Qualified applicants must submit electronically (1) a cover letter and (2) an updated resume and (3) salary history (external applicants only) to the attention of Robin A. Newman, Esq., Human Resources Manager via the following recruitment link.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.