Job Details for Term Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge Peter D. Welte
| Court Name/Organization | North Dakota District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota is seeking one full-time Law Clerk for a term position starting August 2027 and ending August 2029. The position is located in the chambers of U.S. District Court Chief Judge Peter D. Welte in Fargo, North Dakota. Principal duties of the position include researching substantive issues of federal and state law, drafting legal memoranda, opinions, orders, and attending court proceedings relative to a broad range of matters in criminal and civil cases. Additional duties include interacting with chambers staff, court personnel, litigants and attorneys, and generally providing trusted and competent legal support to the judge. |
| Location | Fargo, ND |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 01/12/2026 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 11/1 - JSP 13/1 |
| Salary | $74,678 - $106,437 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.ndd.uscourts.gov/ |
| Announcement Number | 26-04 |
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