Job Details for Term Law Clerk (Judge Peter C. McKittrick)
| Court Name/Organization | Oregon Bankruptcy Court |
| Overview of the Position | Judge Peter C. McKittrick of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon is now accepting applications for the full-time position of Term Law Clerk with administrative duties. This position will be available in September 2026. |
| Location | Portland, OR |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 08/27/2025 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP11 - JSP13 |
| Salary | Not specified |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.orb.uscourts.gov/employment |
| Announcement Number | 2025-04 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
Perform substantive review and processing of proposed orders, chapter 13 cases scheduled for confirmation, attorney fee applications, and other bankruptcy case documents to determine issues involved and compliance with legal requirements. Assist the judge during court hearings and with drafting related opinions and orders, including proofreading and cite-checking. Prepare pre-hearing memoranda for the judge’s review. Chambers administrative duties include answering the telephone; advising appropriate court personnel and parties on the status of particular cases; filing updates to treatises and other reference materials; and assisting the judge with administrative tasks including scheduling meetings and appointments and assisting with travel arrangements. The ideal length of term for this appointment is two years. Candidates with a preference for a different length of appointment term should specify this information their cover letter. Applicants must apply through OSCAR (Online System for Clerkship Application and Review).
Miscellaneous
Perform substantive review and processing of proposed orders, chapter 13 cases scheduled for confirmation, attorney fee applications, and other bankruptcy case documents to determine issues involved and compliance with legal requirements. Assist the judge during court hearings and with drafting related opinions and orders, including proofreading and cite-checking. Prepare pre-hearing memoranda for the judge’s review. Chambers administrative duties include answering the telephone; advising appropriate court personnel and parties on the status of particular cases; filing updates to treatises and other reference materials; and assisting the judge with administrative tasks including scheduling meetings and appointments and assisting with travel arrangements. The ideal length of term for this appointment is two years. Candidates with a preference for a different length of appointment term should specify this information their cover letter. Applicants must apply through OSCAR (Online System for Clerkship Application and Review).
Application Info
Note: Term is 1-2 years. Further extensions may be considered but not to exceed 4 years.
Detailed information about the position, including specific application instructions can be found in the vacancy announcement posted on this page and on the court's employment page.
Applicants must apply through OSCAR (Online System for Clerkship Application and Review).
Important: After submitting your application documents, you must click on the application packet icon in OSCAR and verify all required documents are included and there are no blank pages. The court will not contact applicants to correct application package errors. Additionally, if you make any updates or changes to your application documents after your initial submission in OSCAR, you must notify the court at hr@orb.uscourts.gov. If you fail to notify the court of any updates or changes, the updated application documents may not be considered. Updates and changes must be submitted in OSCAR.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.