Job Details for Temporary Term Law Clerk
| Court Name/Organization | Indiana Southern District Court |
| Location | Indianapolis, IN |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 07/21/2025 - 08/29/2025 |
| Appointment Type | Temporary |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 11 - JSP 13 |
| Salary | $74,627 - $106,365 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | http://www.insd.uscourts.gov |
| Announcement Number | 25 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is accepting applications for a temporary Judicial Law Clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker. Responsibilities include research, preparation of draft orders, proofreading, verification of citations, assistance in courtroom proceedings, and special projects. This position will also include a variety of administrative duties, including coordinating conferences and preparing routine correspondence. Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications and prior years of legal work experience. For appointment at JSP Grade 12, the applicant must have one year of legal work experience and bar membership. For appointment at JSP Grade 13, the applicant must have two years of legal work experience and bar membership. Salary may be higher with previous experience as a law clerk to a federal judge. Employment is anticipated to commence in early November 2025, on an exact date yet to be determined, and will last for approximately twelve weeks. First consideration may be given to those who apply early.
Qualifications
Candidates must have the following minimum qualifications:
- Law school graduation
- Law review/journal experience or other significant legal writing experience
- Good character
- Excellent skills in research, writing, proofreading, communication, and source and cite checking (including use of proper Bluebook form)
- Proficiency in computer-assisted legal research
- Proficiency in Windows and Word
Candidates must demonstrate an ability and willingness to work collegially with others and to maintain confidentiality.
Miscellaneous
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is accepting applications for a temporary Judicial Law Clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker. Responsibilities include research, preparation of draft orders, proofreading, verification of citations, assistance in courtroom proceedings, and special projects. This position will also include a variety of administrative duties, including coordinating conferences and preparing routine correspondence. Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications and prior years of legal work experience. For appointment at JSP Grade 12, the applicant must have one year of legal work experience and bar membership. For appointment at JSP Grade 13, the applicant must have two years of legal work experience and bar membership. Salary may be higher with previous experience as a law clerk to a federal judge. Employment is anticipated to commence in early November 2025, on an exact date yet to be determined, and will last for approximately twelve weeks. First consideration may be given to those who apply early.
Application Info
Email the following documentation in one PDF document to: HRsubmit@insd.uscourts.gov.
- Cover letter
- Résumé, including email and telephone contact information
- Contact information for references from three work-related sources
- Writing sample
- Law school transcript
- Completed AO 78 Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (application form is on the court website) Be sure to include your surname and the words "Baker - Term Law Clerk" in the email subject line.
The deadline for receipt of applications is Aug. 29, 2025, 1:00 pm Eastern Time. Faxed and mailed résumés will not be accepted.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.