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Summary Please view additional details for this position via OSCAR, https://oscar.uscourts.gov to view the vacancy announcement and apply for the position. Responsibilities The judicial law clerk to a U.S. District Judge performs substantive review, research and writing and is responsible for preparing bench memos and orders on matters pending before the judge. The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied, sometimes involving novel issues of law. There is daily interaction with the Judge and the other law clerks concerning legal and court-related issues. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: DRUG TESTING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION OR CLEARANCE Qualifications Additional information can be found on OSCAR. https://oscar.uscourts.gov TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: See the OSCAR website for additional details. https://oscar.uscourts.gov Education EDUCATION: Juris Doctorate Additional Information This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. Appointment at JSP-12 and above requires bar membership. The full performance grade of this position is JSP-13. Applications will be reviewed when received; a hiring selection may be made prior to the closing date. This position is a one-to-two-year term beginning August 2026 (final date to be determined).