Job Details for Career Law Clerk
| Court Name/Organization | New Jersey Bankruptcy Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey is accepting resumes and applications for the position of Career Law Clerk for Bankruptcy Judge Stacey L. Meisel. |
| Location | Newark, NJ |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 02/04/2025 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 12 - JSP 14 |
| Salary | $104,436 - $190,779 |
Position Description
Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of pre hearing/trial case summaries using the court’s electronic calendaring program; performing legal research; preparing memos, orders, correspondence, and drafts opinions for the judge’s consideration; reviewing dockets of pending litigation and monitoring case progress; providing information to the judge in connection with pending litigation; proofreading orders and opinions; and assisting the judge during courtroom proceedings. Judicial law clerks will also be responsible for some clerical/administrative duties, as chambers’ arrangements may not include a judicial assistant. The position involves significant interaction with staff of the clerk’s office, members of the bar and pro se litigants. The incumbent will communicate with counsel, court officials, and litigants regarding procedural requirements.
Qualifications
To qualify for grade 12 of the Judiciary Salary Plan, bar membership and one year of post-graduate legal work experience is required. To qualify for grade 13, two years of post-graduate legal work experience is required. To qualify for grade 14, three years of postgraduate legal work experience is required, and two of the three years must have been served as a law clerk in the federal judiciary.
General Experience
Preferred Qualifications
A strong academic record and excellent writing and legal research skills; experience in bankruptcy law; post-graduate legal work experience; exceptional managerial, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills; proficiency in Word and computer-assisted legal research; familiarity with electronic case filing and management systems; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to present a professional appearance and demeanor at all times; dependability, good judgment, maturity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Previous law clerk experience or experience practicing bankruptcy law is preferred.
Employee Benefits
Employees of the Federal Judiciary are entitled to federal benefits which include health, dental, vision, and life insurance programs; Federal Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan; long-term disability insurance; paid leave; periodic grade and step increases; and paid federal holidays.
Miscellaneous
Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of pre hearing/trial case summaries using the court’s electronic calendaring program; performing legal research; preparing memos, orders, correspondence, and drafts opinions for the judge’s consideration; reviewing dockets of pending litigation and monitoring case progress; providing information to the judge in connection with pending litigation; proofreading orders and opinions; and assisting the judge during courtroom proceedings. Judicial law clerks will also be responsible for some clerical/administrative duties, as chambers’ arrangements may not include a judicial assistant. The position involves significant interaction with staff of the clerk’s office, members of the bar and pro se litigants. The incumbent will communicate with counsel, court officials, and litigants regarding procedural requirements.
Application Info
Please submit a cover letter, current resume, a law school transcript, an undergraduate transcript, three letters of recommendation and a legal writing sample through OSCAR (Online System for Clerkship Application and Review).
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.