Court Law Clerk

Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia is one of the busiest federal district courts in the country. We are accepting applications for court law clerks to serve a term of one year in Atlanta, Georgia, which may be extended but is contingent on, among other things, funding and law clerk term limits. These positions will require in-person attendance, although working remotely on certain days may be allowed with supervisor approval. Employment may commence as early as Oct. 1, 2026. Court law clerks will be primarily responsible for legal research and the preparation of draft orders and opinions. They may assist on a wide variety of challenging and complex civil and criminal cases that come before the Court. Although court law clerks may not necessarily work within any individual judge’s chambers, their duties will be ultimately supervised by one or more federal judges, and their work product will be heavily relied upon. Qualifications Applicants must be a graduate of a recognized law school with an excellent academic record, a demonstrated proficiency in writing and legal analysis, and an ability to produce outstanding work product efficiently and under demanding time pressures. They must have passed the bar and obtained bar membership before their start date. To qualify for the JSP 13 level, a candidate must have at least two years of progressive legal work experience in the practice of law, legal research, or legal administration, or comparable experience acquired after graduation. Preference will be given to applicants with prior judicial law clerk experience, for those who have served on the editorial board of a law review, or who possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner. Candidates must be capable of self‑motivation, effective verbal and written communication, and interaction with judges, attorneys, and chambers staff. Employee Benefits Court law clerks are eligible for health insurance. Depending on the length of the term, they may also be eligible for dental, vision, and life insurance. Paid vacation time and paid sick time may also be available. Court law clerks are not eligible to participate in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Application Information To apply for this position, qualified applicants should submit: Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (Form AO 78) Cover letter addressing qualifications and relevant experience. Chronological resume including education, employment, and salary history. Legal writing sample not to exceed 10 pages and not heavily edited by others. United States District Court Attn: Human Resources Manager, Vacancy #26-28 75 Ted Turner Drive, SW Room 2013 Atlanta, GA 30303-3338 Applicants will be subject to a criminal record check and satisfactory adjudication by the employing office. Candidates may be asked about their criminal history prior to receiving a tentative offer of employment. Providing false or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process. All applicants will be screened, and only the best qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. Interview and relocation expenses are not reimbursable. The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr United States Courts