Job Details for Term Law Clerk
| Court Name/Organization | California Eastern District Court |
| Overview of the Position | U.S. District Judge Kirk E. Sherriff is seeking candidates for a full-time term law clerk position in his Fresno chambers. The incumbent will conduct extensive research and writing on a wide range of issues that arise in federal litigation and will assist Judge Sherriff during trials and with managing his caseload. Applicants must be available for a start date of employment on or around January 5, 2026. The term will last until August 2027, with the possibility of extension. The incumbent will be expected to perform work in our Fresno courthouse on a regular and recurring basis with limited availability of telework subject to Judge Sherriff’s approval. Applicants with litigation and/or clerkship experience following law school and recent law school graduates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with diverse and/or underrepresented backgrounds and applicants with a commitment to public service are also strongly encouraged to apply. |
| Location | Fresno, CA |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 12/20/2024 - 01/20/2025 |
| 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 | 2024-49 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.