Job Details for Term Law Clerk
| Court Name/Organization | California Eastern District Court |
| Overview of the Position | U.S. Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim is accepting applications for a full-time, term 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 issues that arise 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 caseload, and preparing for case-related hearings, conferences, and trials. An initial term of appointment will be set for up to two years and may be subject to possible extension for up to two additional years (i.e., four years total). 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 11 - JSP 13 |
| Salary | $81,960 - $116,816 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.caed.uscourts.gov/caednew/index.cfm/careers/ |
| Announcement Number | 2025-29 |
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The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.