Job Details for Law Clerk to a U.S. District Judge (Temporary)
| Court Name/Organization | California Central District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. District Court is seeking to fill one full-time temporary law clerk position that would provide support to the Court. The position will begin on April 1, 2026 and ends Sept. 30, 2026. The position may be assigned to work in any division within the district based on Court needs. Duties include, but are not limited to, drafting legal memoranda, opinions, and orders and analyzing statutes, regulations, and substantive issues in all areas of civil and criminal law. The position also requires case management and other administrative duties. Law clerks must carefully and thoroughly review briefs and trial records; thoroughly research and analyze existing law; draft clear, concise, and well-organized memoranda and proposed decisions; and make thoughtful recommendations regarding the resolution of legal issues before the court. The successful candidate will exhibit at all times and to all persons a courteous, professional, and cooperative attitude, and a self-imposed standard of integrity and excellence. |
| Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 03/25/2026 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Temporary |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 11/01 |
| Salary | Starting: $87,061 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/employment |
| Announcement Number | 26-29 |
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The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.