Job Details for Judicial Law Clerk - Term
| Court Name/Organization | Kentucky Eastern Bankruptcy Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky is accepting applications for Judicial Law Clerk. This position is expected to become available by June 2025. Duties include researching legal issues; attending court proceedings; drafting bench memoranda, orders, and opinions; reviewing orders; checking citations; performing additional law clerk assignments; and completing administrative tasks. Some travel may be required. |
| Location | Lexington, KY |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 02/16/2025 - 03/15/2025 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 11 - JSP 13 |
| Salary | $73,939 - $137,000 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.kyeb.uscourts.gov/employment |
| Announcement Number | 25-01 |
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Qualifications
To qualify for the position of law clerk on the personal staff of a federal judge, a person must be a law school graduate and have one or more of the following attributes:
- Standing within the upper third of the law school class;
- Experience on the editorial board of a law review; or
- Demonstrated proficiency in legal studies (considered equivalent to the above in the opinion of a judge).
General Experience
Applicants must be law school graduates with an LLM or JD degree, be admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, have bankruptcy and/or litigation experience, and possess excellent legal research, writing, and proofreading skills. Proficiency in MS Office, Westlaw, and Lexis is required, along with a professional demeanor and exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Employee Benefits
The specific pay level is based on the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, in accordance with the Judicial Salary Plan of the U.S. Courts. This position does not carry the tenure rights afforded to positions in the competitive Civil Service. Other federal government benefits (e.g., holidays, life and health insurance, long-term care insurance, flexible spending accounts, and retirement benefits) may apply. Participation in Electronic Funds Transfer for net pay is mandatory.
Application Info
A cover letter, resume, and Form AO-78 (Application for Judicial Branch Employment) are required. The cover letter must specify how you meet the qualifications listed above. Applicants may apply electronically through the Online System for Clerkship Application and Review (OSCAR) or submit application materials in PDF format to HR@kyeb.uscourts.gov.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.