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Job Details for Term Judicial Law Clerk

Court Name/Organization Illinois Southern District Court
Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois is seeking a full-time term judicial law clerk to U.S. District Judge Stephen P. McGlynn. This term judicial law clerk position is for one year and may be extended upon mutual consent, but will not exceed four years as a term position. There is a possibility of conversion to a career position. The term law clerk provides critical support to Judge McGlynn by conducting legal research and preparing legal memoranda, orders, and draft opinions on both civil and criminal cases. The successful candidate for this position will report to the East St. Louis courthouse.
Location East St. Louis, IL
Opening and Closing Dates 08/04/2025 - 08/25/2025
Appointment Type Permanent
Classification Level/Grade JSP 11/1
Salary $75,815 - $140,476
Announcement Number 2025-04SPM

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.