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Job Details for Law Clerk

Court Name/Organization New York Northern District Court
Overview of the Position The Northern District of New York is looking to fill a Law Clerk position. This position is a full-time position and is located in Syracuse or Albany Office; however, the successful candidate may qualify for a regular recurring telework, or a fully remote position. The incumbent provides legal advice and assistance to the Court in connection with pro se prisoner petitions and motions, concentrating on habeas corpus petitions and prisoner civil rights cases. Any prior service as a federal term judicial law clerk counts toward the four-year lifetime term law clerk limit.
Location Syracuse, Albany, NY
Opening and Closing Dates 03/05/2026 - Open Until Filled
Appointment Type Temporary
Classification Level/Grade JS 11 - JS 13
Salary $74,678 - $109,810
Announcement Number 26-DC-07

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.