Job Details for Law Clerk to a Magistrate Judge
| Court Name/Organization | Arkansas Eastern District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas has a position open for a law clerk to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. A law clerk to a U.S. Magistrate Judge performs substantive review, research and writing and is responsible for preparing orders, drafting opinions, and making recommendations to the Judge addressing a variety of topics in both civil and criminal litigation. There is a daily interaction with the Judge concerning legal and court-related issues. Appointment longevity is to be determined at the sole discretion of the judge consistent with the requirements of the Judicial Conference of the United States. |
| Location | Little Rock, AR |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 03/03/2025 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP/11-13 |
| Salary | $73,939 - $137,000 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.are.uscourts.gov/employment |
| Announcement Number | 25-J04 |
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Qualifications
To qualify for the position of law clerk a person must be a graduate of an accredited law school, have excellent academic credits, possess superior legal research, and writing skills, and be proficient in computer-assisted research. Bar membership and federal litigation experience is preferred, as well as experience on the editorial board of law review, moot court, and/or publication in a law review journal.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.