Job Details for Term Law Clerk
| Court Name/Organization | North Carolina Western District Court |
| Location | Charlotte, NC |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 12/09/2025 - 12/23/2025 |
| Appointment Type | Temporary |
| Classification Level/Grade | JS 11 - JS 13 |
| Salary | $75,587 - $107,733 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/employment |
| Announcement Number | JA 25-06 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
Principal duties of the position include:
- Researching substantive issues of federal and state law.
- Drafting legal documents addressing various issues arising in civil and criminal matters.
- Assisting the Judge in preparing for hearings, trials, and other proceedings.
- Presenting issues to the Judge and explaining (orally and in writing) the proposed recommendation and any choices to be made.
- Interacting with other Court personnel, attorneys, and/or litigants.
- Performing administrative and other duties as assigned.
Miscellaneous
Principal duties of the position include:
- Researching substantive issues of federal and state law.
- Drafting legal documents addressing various issues arising in civil and criminal matters.
- Assisting the Judge in preparing for hearings, trials, and other proceedings.
- Presenting issues to the Judge and explaining (orally and in writing) the proposed recommendation and any choices to be made.
- Interacting with other Court personnel, attorneys, and/or litigants.
- Performing administrative and other duties as assigned.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.