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Job Details for Term Law Clerk to Bankruptcy Judge

Court Name/Organization Louisiana Western Bankruptcy Court
Overview of the Position Judge John W. Kolwe of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Louisiana is accepting applications for a full-time Term Law Clerk. The term will be for a twenty-four-month appointment with a possible extension not exceeding four years. By Judicial Council policy, a Term Law Clerk may not serve more than four years in the federal system. A Law Clerk to a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge will perform substantive reviews, legal research, and writing on matters pending before the Court.
Location Lafayette, LA
Opening and Closing Dates 07/07/2025 - Open Until Filled
Appointment Type Temporary
Classification Level/Grade JSP 11 - JSP 13
Salary $73,939 - $137,000
Announcement Number 2025-05

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.