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Job Details for Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge

Court Name/Organization Kansas District Court
Overview of the Position This position will include extensive legal research and writing, drafting of orders and opinions on a variety of motions in both criminal and civil cases, assisting the judge during courtroom proceedings, and case management responsibilities.
Location Wichita, KS
Opening and Closing Dates 05/06/2026 - Open Until Filled
Appointment Type Temporary
Classification Level/Grade JSP 11 - JSP 13
Salary Not specified
Link to Court Careers Information https://ksd.uscourts.gov/employment_opps
Announcement Number WI26-22
Link to Job Announcement

Position Description

  • Legal research, writing, and drafting orders and opinions.
  • Communicating with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements.
  • Assisting judge during courtroom proceedings.
  • Various legal and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

At the time of appointment, the candidate must possess the following minimum requirements:

  • Be a law school graduate with strong academic credentials (top 20%);
  • Be a member of the bar of any state (applicants who intend to sit for the bar exam will be considered);
  • Possess superior research and writing skills, exhibit strong analytical ability and interpersonal skills;
  • Show good judgment, initiative, and the ability to work independently and to prioritize and manage multiple tasks;
  • Be proficient in computer assisted research and Microsoft Word.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Have Law Review or other note-worthy journal experience.

Employee Benefits

  1. 11 paid federal holidays
  2. Health, Dental, Vision, and Group Life Insurance
  3. Participation in the Flexible Benefits Program for Health and Dependent Care
  4. Participation in Federal Occupational Health (FOH)/Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  5. Student loan forgiveness for qualified individuals, pursuant to the terms of the PSLF program
  6. Free parking
  7. Free onsite fitness center

Miscellaneous

The U.S. District Court reserves the right to modify or withdraw this job announcement without prior written notice. One or more positions may be filled from this vacancy announcement. This position is subject to mandatory participation in electronic payment of net pay (i.e. Direct Deposit) and a favorable background check, which may be subject to periodic updates. The U.S. District Court requires employees to adhere to a Code of Ethics and Conduct. Due to the volume of applications received, the court may only communicate to those individuals selected for an interview. Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work for the U.S. Government.

Application Info

To apply for this position, please submit the following items in a single PDF document by email to HR@ksd.uscourts.gov and include the “Vacancy Announcement #WI26-22” in the email subject line:

  1. A cover letter that indicates whether you prefer a one or two year term,
  2. Chronological resume with GPA and class standing,
  3. Law school transcripts (official or unofficial), and
  4. A writing sample.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.