Job Details for Law Clerk - Term
| Court Name/Organization | Tennessee Eastern District Court |
| Overview of the Position | U.S. Magistrate Judge Jill E. McCook is seeking a Term Law Clerk to serve in Knoxville, TN. The position is for a term to be determined, not to exceed four years, and is expected to begin as soon as possible. The position may be extended without further competition. The Judicial Law Clerk researches issues of law, drafts bench briefs and opinions, attends motion hearings and other court proceedings, and acts as advisor, making recommendations based on the law, to the Knoxville Division Magistrate Judges. While this position is within the chambers of Honorable Jill E. McCook, United States Magistrate Judge, the chambers of the two magistrate judges in the Knoxville Division operate with a unique team approach in which they share and work in conjunction with a support staff of two career law clerks and two term law clerks. Please see the vacancy announcement for a full list of duties, qualifications, benefits, and application process. |
| Location | Knoxville, TN |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 11/06/2025 - 11/14/2025 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 11/1 - JSP 13/10 |
| Salary | $73,939 - $137,000 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.tned.uscourts.gov/ |
| Announcement Number | 2025-16 |
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The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.