Job Details for Term Law Clerk to U.S. District Senior Judge
| Court Name/Organization | Colorado District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado is currently accepting applications for a full-time Term Law Clerk position to Senior U.S. District Judge Raymond P Moore. The duty station for this position is located at 901 19th Street, Denver, Colorado. |
| Location | Denver, CO |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 03/06/2025 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 11 - JSP 13 |
| Salary | $82,440 - $117,501 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.cod.uscourts.gov/HR/EmploymentOpportunities.aspx |
| Announcement Number | 2025-10-USDC |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
The Law Clerk will advise and assist the district judges on complex legal issues and prepare draft orders for the review and approval of the judges. The Law Clerk will also review Social Security Appeals and ERISA claims to determine appropriate action and develop a plan for timely preparation of draft orders in assigned matters. The appropriate candidate will be able to manage multiple matters and communicate with the district judges on pending assignments.
This term position is available immediately, and unless extended, will expire on September 30, 2026.
Qualifications
To qualify for the position, a person must be a law school graduate from a law school of recognized standing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three years or more of legal work experience after graduation from law school
- Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, comprehensive, and convincing decisions involving complex legal and technical issues in a timely manner
- Experience in the subject area of social security disability law
- Prior experience as a federal court law clerk after graduation from law school
- Experience on the editorial board of a law review
Employee Benefits
Term law clerk appointments are limited to a total of four years, including all previous appointments held under a federal term law clerk capacity. Term law clerks are subject to social security deductions and are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage. Term law clerks are not eligible to participate in the federal employee’s retirement system (FERS) or the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Based on the judge’s discretion, term law clerks may or may not be placed on the Leave Act. Please visit Benefits Overview to view all federal judiciary employee benefits.
Miscellaneous
The Law Clerk will advise and assist the district judges on complex legal issues and prepare draft orders for the review and approval of the judges. The Law Clerk will also review Social Security Appeals and ERISA claims to determine appropriate action and develop a plan for timely preparation of draft orders in assigned matters. The appropriate candidate will be able to manage multiple matters and communicate with the district judges on pending assignments.
This term position is available immediately, and unless extended, will expire on September 30, 2026.
Application Info
Applicants must apply through OSCAR. Through OSCAR, each applicant should submit:
- Cover letter
- Current resume
- Application form AO78 (Download it here). All applicants for this position must also complete the “Optional Background Information” section of the AO 78 (page 5) to be considered
- Two substantial writing samples which reflect no more than de minimis editing by a third party
- Contact information for three professional references
Please do not send any application materials to us through any other means, including in hard copy or via email. Only qualified applicants will be considered for an interview for this position. Applicants who do not timely submit all required materials, as stated in the How to Apply section of the Vacancy Announcement, will not be considered.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.