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Job Details for Term Law Clerk

Court Name/Organization New York Northern District Court
Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York is seeking a term law clerk for the Honorable Mitchell J. Katz, U.S. Magistrate Judge in Syracuse, New York. Employment as a term law clerk may continue up to, but may not exceed, four years. Any prior service as a federal term judicial law clerk counts toward the four-year lifetime limit. This position is a two-year term appointment. Judge Katz believes strongly that working in his Syracuse chambers provides a better experience. He will however also consider an applicant’s preference for full-time telework on a case-by-case basis, especially for applicants who possess significant relevant work experience. Applicants are asked to state such a preference in their application materials.
Location Syracuse, NY
Opening and Closing Dates 06/27/2025 - Open Until Filled
Appointment Type Permanent
Classification Level/Grade JSP 11 - JSP 13
Salary $73,939 - $105,383
Announcement Number 25-DC-20

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.