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Job Details for Law Clerk - Temporary

Court Name/Organization District of New Jersey
Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey is seeking a Temporary Law Clerk for the period Jan. 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2026. The Chief Judge is the appointing authority for all Law Clerk positions. The position term may be extended beyond September 30, 2026, depending upon the needs of the office and funding. The selected Law Clerk will be working with two active District Judges in the Trenton vicinage, unless modified by the Chief Judge.
Location Trenton, NJ
Opening and Closing Dates 10/08/2025 - 11/07/2025
Appointment Type Temporary
Classification Level/Grade JSP 11/1
Salary Starting: $87,133
Link to Court Careers Information https://njduscourts.app.box.com/hubs/43784762?s=9riww4opva8karo32892pta7jd88bi04
Announcement Number 25-23
Link to Job Announcement

Qualifications

Ideal candidates are law school graduates who have:

  • At least one year of legal work experience after receipt of J.D.;
  • A strong academic background, and demonstrated research and writing ability;
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a variety of people in person, on the phone, and via email;
  • Excellent organizational skills and experience handling multiple tasks and projects;
  • Ability to work with strict deadlines and in a fast-paced environment;
  • Maturity, good judgment, and high ethical standards; and
  • Ability to work independently or as a team player, with a positive work attitude.

Note: The outside practice of law is prohibited except as provided by the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior federal clerkship experience; two years of legal work experience in a high volume, production-oriented environment; demonstrated academic excellence; experience on the editorial board of a law review or law journal.

Employee Benefits

Learn more about the Judiciary’s benefits.

Application Info

Qualified applicants must submit electronically the following documents into 1 PDF:

  1. a cover letter
  2. an updated resume; and
  3. salary history (external applicants only)

Please submit the above required PDF document to the attention of Ms. Robin A. Newman, Esq., Human Resources Manager.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.