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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
Announcement Number JA 25-06

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.