Term Law Clerk (2027) for the Hon. Diane J. Humetewa

One year term, beginning September 1, 2027, with possibility of one year renewal. The judicial law clerk to the Honorable Diane J. Humetewa will perform substantive review, research and writing, prepare bench memos and draft orders on predominantly civil matters pending before the judge. The caseload in this jurisdiction is heavy and deadlines are demanding. The types of cases presented are varied, sometimes involving novel issues of law. Daily interaction with the judge and law clerks is the norm. Minimum Qualifications

JSP 11

Standing within the upper third of the law school class from a law school on the approved list of either the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools. Experience on the editorial board of a law review of such school. Graduation from such a school with an LLM degree; or Demonstrated proficiency in legal studies, which, in the opinion of the judge, is the equivalent of one of the above. Acceptable equivalents include: Publication of a noteworthy article in a law school student publication or other scholarly publication; Special high-level honors for academic excellence in law school, such as election to the Order of the Coif; Winning a moot court competition or membership on a moot court team that represents the law school in competition with other law schools; Participation in the legal aid or other law school clinical program sanctioned by the law school;* Summer experience as a law clerk to a state or local judge or law clerk experience on a continuing basis in a private firm while attending school (i.e., working one’s way through college).*

JSP 12

Law school graduate, one year of legal work experience performed after graduation, membership in the bar of a state, territorial, or federal court of general jurisdiction and one or more of the attributes listed above.

JSP 13

Law school graduate, two years of legal work experience performed after graduation, membership in the bar of a state, territorial, or federal court of general jurisdiction and one or more of the attributes listed above. Preferred Qualifications One year post‑law school experience is preferred. Experience using Westlaw is highly preferred. An ability to meet deadlines while demonstrating legal writing of the highest quality is required. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The U.S. District Court, District of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. District Court - District of Arizona