Job Details for Term Law Clerk to a Magistrate Judge
| Court Name/Organization | North Carolina Western District Court |
| Location | Asheville, NC |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 02/11/2026 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Temporary |
| Classification Level/Grade | JS 11 - JS 13 |
| Salary | $74,678 - $106,437 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/employment |
| Announcement Number | JA 26-02 |
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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; and
- 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; and
- Performing administrative and other duties as assigned.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.