Job Details for Term Law Clerk
| Court Name/Organization: | California Eastern District Court |
| Overview of the Position: | The court is accepting applications for a Term Law Clerk position on behalf of U.S. Magistrate Judge Helena Barch-Kuchta for our Yosemite National Park office. The incumbent will complete research and writing on a wide range of issues that arise in federal litigation, with a primary focus on pro se prisoner litigation. This will include substantively reviewing pleadings and drafting orders on matters pending before the judge. The term law clerk will also be responsible for monitoring cases and performing case management duties for their assigned caseload. The selected applicant will be expected to work in the Fresno Courthouse or the Yosemite Courthouse. Access to rental housing through the U.S. Park Service will be available. Full-time telework will be considered only for exceedingly qualified applicants. An applicant’s preference for a one or two-year term of appointment will be considered and should be included in the applicant’s introductory cover letter. The appointment may be extended at the appointing judge’s discretion for a total term of service of up to four years. |
| Location: | Yosemite, CA |
| Opening and Closing Dates: | 10/21/2024 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type: | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade: | JSP 11 - JSP 13 |
| Salary: | $72,758 - $103,701 |
| Link to Court Careers Information: | https://www.caed.uscourts.gov/caednew/index.cfm/careers/ |
| Announcement Number: | 2024-32 |
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