Job Details for Court Term Law Clerk
| Court Name/Organization | California Eastern District Court |
| Overview of the Position | U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd is seeking applicants for a two-year, full-time court term law clerk position in his Sacramento chambers. The incumbent will conduct extensive research and writing on a wide range of issues that arise in federal litigation and will assist Judge Drozd during trials and with managing his caseload. Applicants must be available for a start date of employment on or shortly after October 6, 2025. The term of employment will end on Sept. 30, 2027. Work will be performed in our Sacramento courthouse on a regular and recurring basis with limited availability of telework subject to Judge Drozd’s approval. Applicants with diverse and/or underrepresented backgrounds or a commitment to public service are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with litigation and/or clerkship experience following law school are also strongly encouraged to apply. Recent law school graduates will also be considered. |
| Location | Sacramento, CA |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 08/13/2025 - 09/30/2025 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 11 - JSP 13 |
| Salary | $81,960 - $116,816 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.caed.uscourts.gov/caednew/index.cfm/careers/ |
| Announcement Number | 2025-21 |
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The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.