Job Details for Career Law Clerk
| Court Name/Organization | California Eastern District Court |
| Overview of the Position | U.S. Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim is seeking applicants for a career law clerk position. Applicants must be available to commence employment within a reasonable period after an offer of employment is made. The incumbent will support Judge Kim by conducting extensive research and writing on a wide range of matters arising in federal litigation. This will include substantively reviewing pleadings and drafting orders on matters pending before Judge Kim, and assisting Judge Kim with managing her chambers and caseload, and preparing for case-related hearings, conferences, and trials. The career designation of the position indicates an open term of appointment expected to be at least 4 years or longer. The designation qualifies the incumbent for federal retirement benefits coverage. The selected applicant will be expected to work in our Sacramento courthouse with limited availability of telework subject to Judge Kim’s approval. |
| Location | Sacramento, CA |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 10/16/2025 - 11/30/2025 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 12 - JSP 14 |
| Salary | $98,236 - $179,476 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.caed.uscourts.gov/caednew/index.cfm/careers/ |
| Announcement Number | 2025-28 |
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The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.