Job Details for Career Law Clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge
| Court Name/Organization | Colorado District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado is accepting applications for a career judicial law clerk in the chambers of U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathryn Starnella. The anticipated start date is July 28, 2025, with some flexibility available. The career law clerk supports the Judge in managing a busy civil docket and juggles both administrative and substantive legal responsibilities. The career clerk also has primary responsibility for supervising interns and onboarding term clerks and recommending modifications to chambers procedures to promote efficient management of cases and timely rulings. The career clerk also researches legal issues, drafts judicial orders and recommendations, prepares pre-hearing bench memoranda that identify issues for the Judge and questions for the parties, and otherwise assists the Judge in preparing for and conducting discovery conferences, hearings, settlement conferences, mediations, and trials in consent cases. The career clerk also must maintain a courteous and professional demeanor within chambers, the court, the bar, and with the public at large. |
| Location | Denver, CO |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 06/04/2025 - 07/27/2025 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 11 - JSP 14 |
| Salary | $82,440 - $138,850 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.cod.uscourts.gov/HR/EmploymentOpportunities.aspx |
| Announcement Number | 2025-21-USDC |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Application Info
Applicants must apply online through OSCAR. Through OSCAR, each applicant should submit:
- Cover letter;
- Current résumé;
- Application form AO78. Save and upload application as “Resume” through OSCAR. All applicants for this position must also complete the “Optional Background Information” section of the AO78 (page 5) for consideration;
- Two substantial writing samples that are substantially your own work, with at most minimal edits by others and certification that the samples were written without the assistance of an AI tool;
- Law school and undergraduate transcripts;
- Contact information for three professional references.
Incomplete applications may not be considered. Please do not send any application materials to us through any other means, including in hard copy or via email. Contact our HR Division at 303-335-2494 with questions.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.